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• Kroger announced that Kroger Ship, its new direct-to-customer e-commerce platform, is launching in its Atlanta Division, building on availability to this point in Cincinnati, Houston, Louisville, and Nashville.

On Kroger Ship, the company says, “Customers can shop from a curated selection of 4,500 Our Brands products, which are not available anywhere else online, and more than 50,000 center-aisle groceries and household essentials, influenced by 84.51° data and insights. New and exciting food and products will continue to be added to the e-commerce platform.

“The service offers competitive e-commerce pricing and fast and free doorstep delivery by a package carrier on orders over $35, otherwise shipping is $4.99 per order.”
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