CINCINNATI — Kroger said it plans to include a “deli of the future” prototype in a new store set to open later this week in northern Kentucky, the grocery chain said in an email.
The 6,500-square-foot prepared food section will anchor a Kroger Marketplace store in Edgewood, Kentucky, that will replace an existing store and also feature a gas station, apparel department and liquor shop.
Kroger shoppers can expect an immersive experience where made-to-order sandwiches feature house-roasted meats and an array of homestyle sides. The deli also incorporates a Murray’s Cheese station and a Private Selection by Snowfox sushi bar, pushing the prepared food envelope to the next level…