Capabilities > RETAIL
Execution Across the Kroger Family of Stores
Dedicated retail specialists ensuring your products are stocked, displayed, and selling across Kroger stores nationwide.
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800+
Retail Specialists
2,500+
Stores Covered Monthly
23
Divisions reported on
85%
Full Time Retail Associates
Solutions
Comprehensive Business Management Services
From initial setup to ongoing optimization, we handle every aspect of your Kroger business.
Shelf Management
POG compliance audits, shelf tag accuracy, product rotation & freshness, out-of-stock resolution, void/phantom correction
Display Execution
Display building & maintenance, promotional compliance, end cap management, seasonal set execution, cross-merchandising
Store Operations
CAO ordering influence, backroom inventory checks, new item cut-ins, reset support, grand opening support
84.51° & Stratum Data Integration
Expertise in leveraging our clients’ 84.51° OnDemand & Stratum data: Kroger POS, Replenishment, Promotion, Space Management & Shopper Card data
Circana Syndicated Data Insights
Market Share & Total market trends
Blue Yonder & The Vision Group
Space management facilitating POG proposal creation
Kantar Category IQ
Category trends and growth projections as well as Retailer Insights
impact
Retail Innovation & Execution across Kroger
Advanced technology driving real time insights to maximize store and division impact.
Tools
A highly accurate view of shelf conditions to improve planning and in-store execution
Purpose driven mobile devices
Proprietary prognostic platform (Ingenious)
GoSpotCheck
AI automation
Retail Rep Store Execution
Backed by 45 years of expertise
Dedicated reps by Department
Store frequency determined by client ROI
Industry's lowest turnover rate
Retail Division Execution
Coverage across all Kroger Divisions
Ownership of Kroger key stakeholders
Execution of sales plan
New item speed to shelf
Retail Reporting ROI
Performance analytics to monitor and optimize sales
Proprietary algorithms
Power BI dashboards
User-friendly interfaces
Actionable insights (cases stocked, voids closed, etc)
Total revenue impact
Tools
Tools
A highly accurate view of shelf conditions to improve planning and in-store execution
Retail Rep Store Execution
Retail Rep Store Execution
Backed by 45 years of expertise
Retail Division Execution
Retail Division Execution
Coverage across all Kroger Divisions
Retail Reporting ROI
Retail Reporting ROI
Performance analytics to monitor and optimize sales
8M+
Photos taken in '24
5+ Years
Average rep tenure
97%+
Alert Closure Rate
results
The Empire Difference
Our retail team doesn't just stock shelves - they're true partners who understand your business. Low turnover means we have consistent, knowledgable associates who build relationships with store managers and drive incremental sales.
Value prop
Complete National Coverage with Local Expertise
Our approach evolves with your needs, growing from execution to strategic partnership
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Headquarters Integration
Only broker with offices inside Kroger HQ building
Division-Level Presence
800 team members and business development at the Division level
Store-Level Coverage
Monthly continuity visits to all stores
Department Specialists
Dedicated reps by department in each store
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
“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
"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
"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
technology
See How Our Technology Drives Annual Impact
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
Delivers customized client tasks for our reps to execute each day in store. Advanced logic creates more time executing shelf & display, while providing metrics to highlight total revenue impact
Power BI Analytics
Custom dashboards delivering insights that drive strategic decisions and up to the minute performance tracking
