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    Home » The Plain Columns » The Amish Editor

    Kroger Express

    Published: Mar 17, 2020 · Updated: Oct 16, 2020 by Kevin Williams | 9 Comments

    By Kevin Williams

    Kroger is one of the largest groceries in the world.  In the United States, they operate under the Kroger, Ralph's, JayC, Dillon's, and a gazillion other names.  When I was in northern Kentucky recently, before the world went crazy and store shelves were still full, I discovered this Walgreens/Kroger hybrid. Kind of interesting.  Kroger and Walgreens have teamed up so that Kroger groceries are sold in a part of Walgreens. And there were a lot of groceries:  fresh produce, frozens, etc.  It's odd because, at least in this case, there was a full-service Kroger like two blocks away. You'd think Kroger would be cannibalizing its own business.  But it is an interesting experiment.  Here are a few photos:

    Pick up a frozen pizza along with that blood pressure medicine.

    Plenty of fresh produce...

    Some good stuff...

    I saw this hybrid store in northern Kentucky

    Stock image of the inside of a combined store (photo looks totally staged)

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    Hi, my name is Kevin Williams and I am owner of Oasis Newsfeatures and editor of The Amish Cook newspaper column.

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    1. Susan

      March 18, 2020 at 5:57 pm

      What were the prices like at the Kroger Express? Did they accept coupons like a regular store? Did you use a Walgreens or Kroger customer card?

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      • Kevin

        March 18, 2020 at 11:12 pm

        Oh, wow, Susan excellent questions...I sure wish I had the answers to those, do they accept Kroger coupons? Man, I wish I had asked...good, good question.

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    2. Angie

      March 18, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      Interesting had not heard of it.

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    3. Victoria W

      March 18, 2020 at 8:18 pm

      Actually, I did read it yesterday. Walgreen has been adding more groceries over the years, so this seems to be the next step. I can pick up my online grocery order at the Walgreen about six blocks from here.
      Where in NKY was the store you visited?

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      • Kevin

        March 18, 2020 at 11:18 pm

        Hi, Victoria...I went to the one on US 27 in Cold Spring, KY. Hope all is safe for you in NKY! - Kevin

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    4. Gerry Altrichter

      March 18, 2020 at 9:13 pm

      What wonderful pictures from Aster. All my grandchildren live in Connecticut, so seeing these cute pictures makes me feel a lot like a grandma again...lol. I framed a few of my own children's pictures from when they were little and also a few from my grandchildren, so still feel close to them. I have 6 children and have 13 grandchildren. Tuck some of their drawings away for future enjoyment and as your children grow, they will be so pleased to see them again as well. Take care of your self Kevin, this is a nasty pandemic we are going through. You should have gone to the hospital when your breathing became difficult! Yes, hospital bills are costly, but your life is more costly...That is mt one and only lecture you will get from this grandma...LOL. Stay safe. Gerry Altrichter Minnesota

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      • Kevin

        March 18, 2020 at 11:21 pm

        Thanks, Gerry, I'll pass the kind words along to Aster and I'll monitor my health, you do the same! - Kevin

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    5. brenda

      March 19, 2020 at 12:17 am

      well, i guess that is why Kroger is so BIG. never pass on any opportunity.

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    6. Linda from KY

      March 19, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      I live in Northern KY, and I first noticed these hybrids last year when I started my new job. I needed to pick up a few things at Walgreen's on my way to work one morning, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that I could pick up some fresh fruit to add to my lunch. Even though Kroger items are in the Walgreen's, you have to present your Walgreen's card. The prices seemed to be the same as they would be at the regular grocery store. Also, I like this hybrid idea because if I'm in a hurry like I was that morning, it's great to not have to get through a large Kroger Marketplace store.

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