The Kroger Company is the largest grocery store chain in the United States. Kroger owns HEB, the second largest grocery store chain in the country. Kroger and HEB have a joint venture that operates 2400 stores across the U.S. The companies have a history of cooperation and joint ventures. Kroger and HEB have also been known to compete with each other in the grocery industry.
Kroger has been known to offer lower prices than HEB. Kroger also has a loyalty program that HEB does not have. The Kroger Company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. HEB is based in San Antonio, Texas.
