Unmatched Expertise. Proven Results.

The only Kroger
retail partner you’ll ever need

When you partner with Empire, you are joining a trusted and strategic ally of Kroger, successfully collaborating together over the last 45 years.

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Explore Our Capabilities

Sales Support, Category Insights, Customer Service and Retail Execution meet the needs of our clients across all Kroger categories.
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Explore Our Technology

Strategic investment and innovation enables our retail specialists to focus on tasks needed to keep products on the shelf and drive sales.
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Empire by the numbers
2,500+
Stores Covered Monthly
800+
In-Store Retail Specialists
23
Kroger Divisions Reported on
45+
Years as dedicated Kroger partners
work with us

Your Direct Line to Kroger

Empire isn’t just another broker. We operate from within Kroger's ecosystem, giving brands direct access, insight and influence where decisions are made.

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The only broker with offices inside Kroger HQ
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Dedicated retail specialists providing local support in all Kroger divisions
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Industry-leading associate retention
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Direct relationships from department VP's to store managers
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4M+

Cases Stocked in '24

25+

Dedicated Category Insights Associates

97%+

Alert Closure Rate
Capabilities

Complete Kroger Execution Excellence

From shelf to pantry, we have the data and insights to drive supply chain, pricing, market share, sales and loyalty success across 300+ categories.
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Insights

Best-in-class category management & shopper insights by a team certified in 84.51° Stratum reporting.
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Retail

800+ specialists ensuring excellence at shelf and on display.

Sales & Customer Service

Advancing your priorities at every level across Kroger.
Coverage

Dedicated Retail Model

Expansive expertise across all Kroger departments with specialized teams.

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Meat/Seafood

Our retail specialists ensure products look their freshest and guide customers from preparation to serving so they can create great experiences.

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Deli/Bakery

From frying chicken and preparing fresh meals, to baking bread, decorating cakes and crafting cheese trays, our retail specialists train associates and assist customers throughout each department.

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Produce

Ensuring fruits and vegetables look their freshest, our retail specialists monitor quality, product rotation, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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Center Store

Our retail specialists monitor pricing, rotation, and POG compliance, ensuring associates are aware of upcoming sales and promotions as well as keeping displays fully stocked.

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Meat/Seafood

Our associates ensure products look their freshest and assist others so customers know how to prepare and serve these proteins

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Deli/Bakery

We assist with POGs, supporting promos, managing display and train store staff to ice cakes, bake bread and create enticing cheese trays, desserts and fresh meals for shoppers

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Produce

Presentation and freshness are everything in these aisles. Our reps stay on top of it all, checking product quality, proper rotation and handling, and making sure it meets customer needs

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Center Store

Our reps check pricing, proper rotation, POG compliance and ensure store associates know upcoming sales & promotions and that displays are well stocked

technology

Keeping Kroger 
Shelves Stocked

More About Our Technology

Power BI Analytics

Custom dashboards delivering real-time performance tracking, showing best-in-class ROI for our clients.

INGENIOUS System

Our proprietary alert system identifies and resolves out-of-stocks before they impact sales, with 97%+ actionable alert closure rate.

Image Recognition

4K handheld devices with AI-powered shelf monitoring ensure perfect execution and real-time visibility.

GoSpotCheck

See what's happening in-store and take action quickly, protecting your investments and driving incremental sales.
Testimonials

Hear It From Them

“Empire’s deep Kroger relationships and flawless execution have been instrumental in our growth. They’re not just a broker - they’re a true strategic partner who understands how to win at Kroger”
Senior Category Manager
Leading CPG Brand
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“I love the new dashboard - thanks for all the great work on this! It's very easy to use and I love the different data points and visuals that serve both the sales and marketing teams."
Senior Customer Marketing Manager
Leading Sauces Brand
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"You have exhibited your cross-functional commitment and individual expertise across Sales, Marketing, Operations & Insights. We were led by our Empire partners who played value-added roles to get this over the finish line"
Advisor & Board Member
Produce Brand
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"You continue to be a major driver of our growth and a shining example of what great partnership and execution look like. Your impact is felt across the business, and we’re so grateful for the excellence you bring every day"
Senior Account Manager
Leading Snack Brand
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