Kroger moves c-store business to McLane

McLane will supply The Kroger's various chains of convenience stores after a service agreement was reached yesterday.

McLane Company, a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice supply chain solutions, announced a service agreement with Cincinnati, Ohio-based The Kroger Co. and its 787 c-stores located across 18 states.

“We look forward to our partnership with McLane and the company’s ability to support our continued focus on the products that matter most to our customers,” said The Kroger Company President of Convenience Stores Jeff Parker.

The number of brands belonging to Kroger includes Loaf ‘N Jug, Turkey Hill Minit Market, Tom Thumb, Kwik Shop and Quik Stop.

“We are honored they have chosen to take advantage of our industry-leading cold chain network, expanded fresh foods program and award-winning category management expertise,” said Tony Frankenberger, president of McLane Grocery.

McLane will supply The Kroger´s various chains of convenience stores after a service agreement was reached yesterday.