Kroger Expands Fulfillment Network To Three New Cities

• Kroger Co (NYSE:KR) said it is expanding its delivery capacity by adding spoke facilities in Austin and San Antonio in Texas, and Birmingham in Alabama.
• The new Texas and Alabama facilities will serve as new geographies for the organization. The facilities are expected to become operational later this year and create many job opportunities.
• The new facilities are powered by the Kroger Fulfillment Network and Ocado Group PLC (OTC:OCDDY). In 2018, the companies collaborated to establish a delivery network that combines artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and automation.
• Price Action: KR shares are trading higher by 4.41% at $57.53 on the last check Friday.