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leading provider of pricing solutions to the petroleum/convenience,
chain drug and grocery sectors is pleased to announce that Miller Oil
Company Inc. of Norfolk, VA has chosen KSS' PriceStrat. KSS has proven the value of their approach and solution
capabilities in our fuels business and we see PriceStrat as a key tool
to help us improve business efficiency and profitability in
merchandise and to effectively respond to the ever-changing market
conditions we face.
"The negotiation process was challenging, but through it all, union and
Company representatives demonstrated their commitment to do what is best for
our associates and our customers. For more information about
Kroger, please visit our web site at http: //www.

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Jeff Miller, President of Miller Oil comments, "We are excited by
the opportunities PriceStrat offers us to gain better insights into
our merchandise business and help manage our pricing tactics more
efficiently. The new
contract covers approximately 2,100 associates at Smith's and 900 associates
at Food 4 Less. At the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2004, the
Company operated (either directly or through its subsidiaries) 2,531
supermarkets and multi-department stores in 32 states under two dozen banners
including Kroger, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, King Soopers, Smith 's,
Fry's, Fry's Marketplace, Dillons, QFC and City Market.

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There are currently over 60 company -operated stores in the
Virginia area.

About PriceStrat

PriceStrat is the market-leading , merchandise pricing + promotion
solution, helping retailers validate and consistently execute their
pricing/promotion tactics and strategies.
The new agreement includes wage increases for many associates, bonuses,
and new-hire provisions for pay and benefits that will help control costs.

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About KSS

KSS is the leading supplier of comprehensive pricing intelligence,
optimization and execution solutions to the convenience retail,
grocery, chain drug and petroleum industries, helping retailers manage
in excess of $40bn annual revenue from over 14,000 outlets.

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Kroger also operated
(either directly or through subsidiaries, franchise agreements, or operating
agreements ) 792 convenience stores, 439 fine jewelry stores, 520 supermarket
fuel centers and 42 food processing plants.

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Miller Oil has selected KSS' PriceStrat solution to manage their
convenience store pricing activities and build on the improvement
already achieved through using KSS' fuels pricing solution, PriceNet. In
addition, employer contributions to pension plans will increase, while
benefits in the plans for future service will be reduced.

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We look forward to working with their team to roll -out PriceStrat over
the coming weeks," commented Iain Cockburn, CEO of KSS.

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CINCINNATI, The Kroger Co.

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In addition to providing analysis and support for merchandise
pricing decisions, Miller Oil is better equipped to analyze and manage
the interplay between gas volumes and demand for inside sales, to
maximize site-level performance.
KSS software is available as an on-site, fully integrated system
configured by experienced consultants.

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Smith's and Food 4 Less Associates in Las Vegas Ratify Contract

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With comprehensive support for analysis, "what-if" modeling and
optimization , PriceStrat will support Miller Oil in developing,
testing and executing more effective pricing strategies , for all
categories, to achieve merchandise sales and gross profit targets. With their award winning design, these stores have
come to be recognized as a model for state-of-the-art convenience
stores .
The contract also includes reductions in employer health care contributions
and related modifications of health care benefits for current associates.

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About Miller Oil

Miller Oil's chain of convenience stores, trading as Miller Marts
and Millers Neighborhood Markets, has become a leader in the industry;
providing high quality products, great customer service and major
branded gasoline . Retailers
use KSS solutions to add discipline to the pricing process, help make
better-informed pricing and promotional decisions and implement
decisions more efficiently, driving more profit to the bottom-line. (NYSE: KR)
today said members of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union Local
711 in Las Vegas have approved a new, three-year labor agreement.
"This agreement represents a balanced solution that provides Smith's and
Food 4 Less associates with the high-quality health care and good wages they
need, at a cost that will make our Company more competitive and their jobs
more secure," said Don McGeorge, Kroger president and chief operating officer."
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kroger is one of the nation's largest
retail grocery chains.

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"I am delighted for KSS to be associated with Miller Oil, a
quality player in the convenience sector who focuses on growth by
satisfying customers' needs and providing inspiring personal service. Capable of delivering unique
insights into customer purchasing behavior , PriceStrat streamlines
pricing processes and supports more effective decision making through
a combination of data analysis, comprehensive pricing rules, "what-if"
scenario modeling and, where appropriate, optimization.

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Miller Oil Co. Selects KSS' PriceStrat to Optimize Merchandise Sales

A range of services including
pricing diagnostics, category pricing/promotion reviews, pricing
strategy refinement and competitive benchmarking are available from US
headquarters in Florham Park, NJ and European headquarters in
Manchester, UK.

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