Every day is Sushi Day at Kroger

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Kroger, America's largest sushi retailer, is celebrating International Sushi Day on June 18 with special deals and -time flavors. Customers can enjoy fresh, restaurant-quality sushi made in-store daily, available for delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats. Kroger started selling sushi in 1991 and now offers it in over 1,800 stores, with weekly sales exceeding one million rolls. Special offers include the CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® California Roll and future DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Limón Shrimp Tempura Roll. From June 12-18, in-store customers can save $2 on sushi items priced $11.99 or more, while DoorDash and Uber Eats users can buy one roll and get one free. Additionally, from June 20-July 24, DoorDash DashPass members get 50% off orders over $20.

Positive

• Kroger is the largest sushi retailer in the U.S., enhancing its market position.
• Over 1,800 stores offer fresh sushi, indicating widespread accessibility and popularity.
• Offers over one million fresh sushi rolls weekly, showcasing high consumer demand.
• Special deals like $2 off and buy-one-get-one-free are likely to boost sales during the promotional period.
• Innovative -time flavors like the CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® California Roll may attract new customers.
• Partnerships with DoorDash and Uber Eats expand delivery options, enhancing customer convenience.
• DashPass members get 50% off orders over $20 from June 20-July 24, potentially increasing sales through DoorDash.

Negative

• Heavy reliance on promotional offers could impact profit margins.
• -time flavors like CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® rolls may not appeal to all customers, risking unsold inventory.
• Increased competition from other retailers and sushi providers could affect market share.

Retailer is serving up millions of fresh sushi rolls each year

CINCINNATI, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest sushi retailer, is celebrating International Sushi Day on June 18 with limited-time flavors and special deals on Kroger's made fresh in-store daily, restaurant-quality sushi.

"Roll into Kroger and celebrate International Sushi Day or order for delivery to your doorstep through DoorDash and Uber Eats," said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of Fresh Merchandising. "No matter how you find your favorites or explore innovative new rolls, Kroger's fresh selection of sushi is specially prepared by chefs in our stores each day; promising restaurant-quality rolls at an everyday low price."

Kroger first began selling fresh in-store sushi in 1991, and today is the largest sushi retailer in America, offering rolls and related items at more than 1,800 stores nationwide. Each week, customers purchase more than one million rolls of fresh sushi from the retailer. Boasting something for every palate, Kroger offers cooked and sashimi sushi rolls, party platters, dumplings, bao buns, poke bowls, salads and Asian rice bowls.

HOT TIP: Now, for a limited time only, customers can kick Sushi Day celebrations up a notch with the CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® California Roll, available at Kroger Family Stores until July 31. The delectable roll is coated with crushed CHEETOS® Crunchy FLAMIN' HOT® cheese flavored snacks and topped with a spicy sauce. Later this fall, sushi lovers and spice aficionados can look forward to even more heat with the DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Limón Shrimp Tempura Roll.

Celebrate International Sushi Day with these special deals available June 12-18.  

• In stores: Save $2 on any fresh sushi item, $11.99 or greater with loyalty card
• DoorDash and Uber Eats: Buy one fresh sushi roll, get one free

Customers can order freshly prepared sushi, including rolls and combos, dumplings, poke bowls, bottled sauces and more on DoorDash and Uber Eats. Orders are prepared and packed with care by in-store sushi chefs at Kroger's Family of Stores, with delivery facilitated by couriers directly to customers' doorsteps in as little as 25 minutes. From June 20-July 24 DoorDash DashPass members can enjoy 50% off Kroger sushi orders of $20 or more purchased through DoorDash.

For every day savings, visit Kroger.com or the Kroger app, with more than $600 in savings available weekly in digital coupons. From ingredients and recipes to savings and rewards, customers are a swipe away from inspiration to reality.

About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

 

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FAQ

What special sushi deals is Kroger offering for International Sushi Day?

From June 12-18, Kroger offers $2 off any fresh sushi item priced $11.99 or more in stores, and buy-one-get-one-free on DoorDash and Uber Eats.

What unique sushi flavors are available at Kroger?

Kroger offers -time flavors like the CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® California Roll and the upcoming DORITOS® FLAMIN' HOT® Limón Shrimp Tempura Roll.

How many sushi rolls does Kroger sell each week?

Kroger sells over one million fresh sushi rolls every week.

Where can I get Kroger's sushi delivered?

Kroger's sushi can be delivered via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

How long will the CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® California Roll be available?

The CHEETOS® FLAMIN' HOT® California Roll is available until July 31.

What are the delivery benefits for DoorDash DashPass members?

From June 20-July 24, DoorDash DashPass members receive 50% off Kroger sushi orders of $20 or more.