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Empire Marketing Strategies
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Kroger-exclusive food brokerage and in-store execution
Empire Marketing Strategies
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Kroger-exclusive food brokerage and in-store execution
Overview
Empire Marketing Strategies provides in-store sales support and category management for The Kroger Co. across Kroger banners, deploying department-focused teams to manage shelf presence, planogram compliance, displays, and out-of-stock resolution in 2,500+ stores. The company integrates technology—proprietary out-of-stock alerts, AI shelf monitoring, GoSpotCheck, and Power BI dashboards—alongside data from 84.51° Stratum, Circana, and Kantar to drive category insights and execution. Its approach is grounded in long-standing Kroger partnerships and specialized store-level expertise to support brands in gaining shelf impact. The goal is to help consumer packaged goods brands grow their Kroger market share through hands-on retail execution and data-driven decisions.
About Empire Marketing Strategies
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Kroger’s July 2026 Giant Eagle acquisition adds about 197 supermarkets to Empire’s addressable footprint.
- Empire reported July 2026 Current with Kroger updates on wine, ESLs, and leadership changes.
- Empire’s 97%+ actionable alert closure rate strengthens retailer ROI and sticky annual renewals.
What critics are saying
- Empire lives or dies with Kroger; Giant Eagle integration starts 2027, concentrating counterparties further.
- Kroger pharmacists authorized strike in July 2026, risking execution disruptions across Empire-served stores.
- AI shelf-monitoring rivals like Pensa and Trax commoditize Empire’s field execution advantage by 2027.
What makes Empire Marketing Strategies unique
- Exclusive Kroger broker across 18 divisions gives Empire locked distribution access.
- Proprietary alerts, GoSpotCheck, and Power BI convert store visits into actionable execution.
- Empire’s 300-category insights team and 84.51 Stratum certification deepen Kroger category leverage.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Flexible Work Hours
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About Empire Marketing Strategies
Industries
Data & Analytics
Consulting
Consumer Goods
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
1980
Empire Marketing Strategies is Hiring for 33 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today