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Press Release INDIANAPOLIS — The Kroger Family of Companies recently announced the acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for pickup. The low-contact, convenient service allows customers to shop online for groceries on kroger.com or the Kroger app and pick up their order curbside at a nearby Kroger store. Kroger operates the Owen’s store …read more.

WARSAW —  The Kroger Co., America’s largest supermarket, and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), America’s largest food and retail union, issued a joint statement calling on federal and state government to take swift action to designate associates at grocery stores as “extended first responders” or “emergency personnel.” The statement follows both …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Starting Thursday, April 9, Kroger will temporarily adjust pharmacy hours, encouraging customers to consolidate shopping trips or opt for Kroger prescription delivery services.  Kroger operates the Owen’s store in Warsaw. Unless otherwise noted, the new schedule will be: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  — …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kroger Family of Companies recently announced the adoption of customer capacity limits to further encourage physical distancing in stores. Beginning Tuesday, April 7, the retailer will begin to limit the number of customers to 50 percent of the international building code’s calculated capacity to allow for proper physical distancing in every store. …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kroger Family of Companies recently announced that it will provide all hourly frontline grocery, supply chain, manufacturing, pharmacy and call center associates with a Hero Bonus — a $2 premium above their standard base rate of pay, applied to hours worked from March 29 through April 18. The premium will be disbursed …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger announced it has provided new career opportunities to more than 23,500 workers nationwide. This includes those from the hardest-hit sectors such as restaurants, hotels and food service distributors. Kroger plans to hire an additional 20,000 workers over the next several weeks to help communities across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, said …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Shoppers at Kroger-owned properties may soon see associates wearing protective masks and gloves.  A statement from the company, which owns Owen’s Supermarket in Warsaw, acknowledged that personal protective equipment is in short supply across the country and that America’s healthcare workers should have first priority for the items, but made a plea to …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger’s Central Divison announced immediate openings at its stores Wednesday. The positions may be perfect for people whose current jobs have been suspended by the coronavirus crisis, the company said in a news release from Kroger. Owen’s Supermarket on Center Street in Warsaw is owned and operated by Kroger. “Our current associates are …read more.

WARSAW — For some, it’s hard to argue that the closing of the old Owen’s on West Market Street in Warsaw creates a food desert since there is a bigger, newer version of the store just two miles to the east. But with the closing of the westside Owen’s on Thursday, shoppers in that part of …read more.

WARSAW — Kroger’s Central Division announced today the decision to close the Owen’s store at 302 W. Market St., Warsaw. Company leaders attribute the decision to the store’s ongoing poor financial performance. Kroger has long monitored operations, hoping the store could return to reliable profitability; however, the latest evaluations suggest such improvement is no longer realistic. Therefore, the …read more.

PLYMOUTH — Sean A. Critchlow, 23, 2550 N. Michigan St., Plymouth, was arrested by Plymouth Police in connection with the robbery and attempted robbery Thursday, Jan. 12. Critchlow has been charged with robbery and attempted robbery.

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Police Department is searching for an individual in connection with two attempted armed robberies Thursday evening, Jan. 12.

WARSAW — The Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Trustees met on Monday, May 9, to discuss maintenance projects to help keep the building open and pleasant for the foreseeable future. Bruce Hively, the library facilities manager, presented the board with a variety of projects to help keep the library in shape. The projects included …read more.

By ANDY OBER InsideINdianaBusiness CARMEL — An Indiana University retail expert says The Kroger Co.’s continuous rollout of its online ordering system is part of what will likely be a growing trend. The company announced Tuesday, Aug. 18, it will expand the service to seven additional stores in the Indianapolis area. John Talbott, associate director …read more.

Inside Indiana Business Report CARMEL — Shoppers are now able to order their groceries online at a store in Carmel. The Kroger Co. says customers place the online order and pick it up at the store. Kroger says it plans to add the service at additional stores by the end of this month. Kroger says …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Kroger announced a recall Monday, July 27, of its store brand ground cinnamon, garlic powder, coarse ground black pepper and Bac’n Buds products because of possible salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration tested a sample of garlic powder from a store in North Augusta, South Carolina, and found it to be contaminated …read more.

The Kroger Company’s Central Division president Jeff Burt recently challenged his management team to volunteer at different red kettle sites. Alex Redenius, district five manager, rang the organization’s bells at the Owen’s Supermarket in Warsaw. “Kroger is completely behind The Salvation Army; it’s so nice to give and spread a little joy in this season.” …read more.

A new chocolate bar line by Endangered Species Chocolate is hitting grocery shelves this week and it’s the country’s first crème-filled chocolate bar that’s made with all natural and dairy-free ingredients. Endangered Species Chocolate is introducing crème-filled bars at more than 1,500 Kroger stores across the country. The Indianapolis-based chocolate company’s newest 72 percent dark …read more.

Bloomberg is reporting today that Kroger Co. has joined in the bidding process to acquire the assets of now bankrupt Hostess Brands Inc. The Bloomberg report says about two dozen companies are currently bidding for the assets. Among those bidders are Walmart. Experts, according to the report, say the liquidation sale could fetch as much …read more.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Kroger is recalling spinach sold at grocery stores in 15 states – including Indiana – due to possible Listeria contamination. The Kroger Fresh Selections Tender Spinach was sold in 10-ounce bags and had a “best if used by” date of Sept. 16. The spinach included in the recall includes those with UPC …read more.