The Kroger Company has announced plans to establish an automated fulfillment center in Aurora, CO. to serve the Denver metropolitan area.  Gabriel Arreaga, Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Officer at Kroger stated, “We are thrilled to expand and introduce our innovative Kroger Fulfillment Network to one of the fastest-growing areas in the country and have the opportunity to grow our workforce.” 

The announcement follows the recent commissioning of an Ocado Automated Customer Fulfillment Center in Pleasant Prairie, WI.  The 350,000 square foot operation serves customers in northern Illinois, northwest Indiana and Wisconsin.

Kroger has four CFCs in operation with 13 more planned.  Kroger installations will range from 135,000 to 375,000 square feet and will operate in conjunction with spoke facilities to complete “last-mile” deliveries.

Kroger has continued a partnership with Ocado since acquiring equity in the company in early 2018.