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Join the Empire Family

Accelerate your success and become a part of our Kroger team in Cincinnati or regionally
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Legacy

Why Empire?

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Stability & Growth

45+ years of steady growth. Privately owned with no debt. Your career is secure with Empire
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Industry Leadership

Work inside Kroger HQ with industry pros who have cultivated relationships with category leaders and professional orgs.
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Department Specialization

Dedicated experts for Meat/Seafood/Produce, Deli/Bakery and Center Store/Grocery.
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Only Office Inside Kroger HQ

Direct access to decision-makers and real-time collaboration with Kroger leadership
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Division-level Connectivity

Empire offices and business development manager in every Kroger division.
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Technology-Enabled Execution

AI-driven merchandising, predictive analytics, and real-time shelf visibility.
Culture

A Culture Built on Partnership

We’re proud of our supportive, collaborative culture built on trust and expertise. Our retail specialists enjoy autonomy in their regions, acting as true partners to store teams.

With hybrid schedules, comprehensive benefits, and a genuine care for our associates’ wellbeing, we’ve created an environment where team members thrive.
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values

Our Core Values

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Responsive

Our privately held structure allows us to be nimble and responsive to business demands. We make decisions quickly, invest intentionally, and prioritize our people.

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Knowledgeable

We have deep industry expertise and strong relationships at every level of the organization.

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Focused

We are laser-focused on growing our business and satisfying the needs of our clients.

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Collaborative

We are a trusted, strategic growth partner for the brands we work with alongside Kroger.  We are thought leaders who share our insights with partners and the boards we participate in.

benefits

Benefits That Show
We Care

We’re proud to support our people throughout their career here.

Health & Wellness

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  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Employee assistance program

Work-Life Balance

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  • Hybrid work options for office roles
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Family-friendly policies

Financial & Retirement

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  • 401(k) with company match
  • Competitive salaries
  • Professional development opportunities
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Deep expertise across all Kroger departments with specialized teams for each category
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