RALEIGH, N.C., May 27, 2015 – The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer has announced its first-ever “Red, White & Barbecue” celebration May 27 – June 9 in all of its 14 stores throughout the Triangle.

During the two-week event, customers will be inspired to create their best-ever backyard barbecues by experiencing cookout flavors from regions across the United States, including North Carolina-style Piedmont slaw. Customers will also find great savings on meat, produce and grilling tools.

On Saturday, May 30, Kroger stores in the Triangle will even host BBQ grilling events where customers can stop in for hot racks of baby back ribs. Customers can also sample other delicious foods from across the U.S., which may include:

• Ball Park Park’s Finest Hot Dogs topped with Curly’s Pulled Pork

• Wright Brand Bacon Steakhouse Scallops

• Cucumber & Melon Sangria (nonalcoholic)

• Fresh Cut Pineapple

• Angus Roast Beef and Burger Blue Cheese

To find recipes and build shopping lists, customers are invited to visit http://www.bbqtime.com/.

QUOTES:

“As people across North Carolina begin gathering around their grills this summer, Kroger is excited to announce Red, White & Barbecue as a way to inspire our customers to explore new flavors and pocket great savings,” said Anne Jenkins, spokesperson for Kroger’s Mid-Atlantic Division. “Shoppers will find everything they need, from recipes to incredible deals, to create unforgettable barbecues (and memories) with family and friends.”

ABOUT KROGER:

Kroger, the nation’s largest traditional grocery retailer, has 14 stores throughout the Triangle, including Apex (1), Cary (1), Garner (1), Fuquay-Varina (1), Raleigh (4) and Durham (6). Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company employs nearly 400,000 associates who serve customers in 2,625 supermarkets and multi-department stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia under two dozen local banner names including Kroger, City Market, Dillons, Food 4 Less, Fred Meyer, Fry's, Harris Teeter, Jay C, King Soopers, QFC, Ralphs and Smith's. The company also operates 782 convenience stores, 326 fine jewelry stores, 1,330 supermarket fuel centers and 37 food processing plants in the U.S. Recognized by Forbes as the most generous company in America, Kroger supports hunger relief, breast cancer awareness, the military and their families, and more than 30,000 schools and community organizations. Kroger contributes food and funds equal to 200 million meals a year through more than 100 Feeding America food bank partners. A leader in supplier diversity, Kroger is a proud member of the Billion Dollar Roundtable and the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Million Dollar Club. For more information, please visit http://www.kroger.com.

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