Not only is Harlow-HRK 100% Kroger dedicated, most of our staff members have worked for – or with – The Kroger Co. This inside knowledge gives the Harlow-HRK team a true understanding of the nation’s largest independent grocer and the inner workings of its unique processes and procedures. What does this mean to manufacturers? They benefit from the type of expertise that only firsthand experience provides – streamlined services that are efficient and cost effective. What’s more, we are respected throughout the industry for our reputation of honesty, integrity and unequaled service.

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KOMPASS Store Implementation

  • 100% compliant with KOMPASS (Kroger Optimization Management Plan Aligning Store Sales)

New Store/Existing Store Remodels

  • Provides complete support from start to finish for division capital projects
  • Assisting in store lay-out design
  • Breaking down of store totes
  • Section placement and stocking
  • Item activation and inventory adjustments

Continuity Coverage

  • Item maintenance (tags, code dating checks, product rotation, etc.)
  • CAO (Computer Assisted Ordering) support
  • IRC and POS material application
  • Planogram compliance and implementation reports
  • Distribution or sourcing conversions
  • Special projects and out of KOMPASS reset activities

Retail Tracking

  • Price checks and competitive market surveys
  • Regular and promotional retail tag maintenance
  • Distribution voids – ship vs. scan auditing
  • POG integrity – track inventory levels, provide reports that indicate potential item setup problems and data inconsistencies, gather information on consumer UPCs