Kroger is a strongly union shop and promoted Barack Obama by allowing him to visit stores to promote himself
Yes, Kroger is a highly union shop. I can understand why one might not want to shop there for that reason. If you wouldn’t mind, kindly post some links of the Obama-Kroger connection, so I can make up my own mind.
In my area, though, back in the 1950’s the Kroger company purchased a huge parcel of land to build a store. As their local business prospered, they’ve steadily pushed development of that ground in a rational, stable manner. The shopping space Kroger vacated upon expansion has been filled by discount and department stores. Also, the local Kroger management here tends to give back to the our community in visible ways, such as some cash for community festivals and the like. I’d characterize them as being a good neighbor.
This is not to say my local Wal-Mart is a bad neighbor. But Wal-Mart has a tendency to leave its old stores scattered about with no rhyme or reason, and little hope of productive use after. In my area, Kroger has a 50+ year track record of being a good corporate neighbor, so I’m inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt.