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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
- Empire posted 37 open roles on September 9, 2026, signaling expansion.
- Kroger launched TikTok self-service ads in June 2026, creating more activation demand.
- Empire’s August 1, 2026 website highlights 300-plus categories and 2026-ready digital operations.
What critics are saying
- Kroger Precision Marketing centralized insights and self-service tools in 2025, compressing broker value.
- Empire depends entirely on Kroger; any contract reset would cripple revenue within one renewal cycle.
- Retail media automation and AI shelf monitoring replace manual brokerage work, threatening margins by 2026.
What makes Empire Marketing Strategies unique
- Exclusive Kroger broker since 1980 across 2,500-plus stores anchors Empire’s distribution moat.
- Empire deploys department specialists for meat, deli, produce, and center store execution.
- Its 84.51° Stratum, Circana, and Kantar-certified insights team sells data-driven category decisions.
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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 36 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today