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CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationLouisville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 10, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Learn store operations and leadership through a 12-week program, job shadowing, and training across retail stores, distribution, and/or a division office. Complete a retail project and present it to division leadership while supporting customer service, merchandising, operating initiatives, and store communications.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
151515
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™. Founded in 1883 as a single grocery store in Cincinnati, The Kroger Co. has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift. We operate under a variety of banner names, including supermarket and retail brands Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Dillons, Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ’n Save and City Market. Beyond grocery, our pharmacy teams care for customers at more than 2,200 locations nationwide. Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items. The Kroger story is driven by its people. Many of our associates come for a job and discover a career, supported by talent and leadership development, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement and more than 16 Associate Resource Groups. Together, we are creating the future of grocery retail. We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit TheKrogerCo.com. To explore careers, visit TheKrogerCo.com/careers.
About the Role

Complete a 12-week program designed to provide overview of store operations, marketing, merchandising, purchasing, supply chain management, financial analysis and human resources. The internship also offers job shadowing with store management, a designated retail project and the experience of working as part of an effective team. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

  • Gain understanding of a favorable customer shopping experience, the importance of associate engagement in customer service/relations and how to role model the highest level of customer service.
  • Gain understanding of how a store manager leads teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
  • Gain understanding of how as store manager develops action plans and communications to store associates.
  • Training at multiple locations inclusive of retail stores, distribution and/or division office
  • Complete special assignments, as requested.
  • Curate a cumulative retail project and present to division leadership.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum

  • Enrolled in an accredited college or university.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to navigate change and respond to challenges with a positive demeanor.
  • Demonstrate initiative and to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.
  • Commitment to providing superior customer service.

Desired

  • Involvement in leadership and community activities
Key Skills
Customer ServiceRetail OperationsLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationMerchandisingMarketingPurchasingSupply Chain ManagementFinancial AnalysisHuman ResourcesProject ManagementPlanning And ExecutionChange AdaptabilityInitiativeAssociate Engagement
Categories
RetailManagement & LeadershipMarketingLogisticsFinance & Accounting