| The Kroger Co. is a retailer in the United States. The Company also manufactures and processes some of the food for sale in its supermarkets. As of January 31, 2009, the Company operated, either directly or through its subsidiaries, 2,481 supermarkets and multi-department stores, 781 of which had fuel centers. Approximately 43% of these supermarkets were operated in Company-owned facilities, including some Company-owned buildings on leased land. Supermarkets are operated in formats, such as combination food and drug stores (combo stores), multi-department stores, marketplace stores or price impact warehouses. It operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States. |
