CINCINNATI – The Kroger Co. is teaming up with Chase Pay, the digital wallet from JPMorgan Chase & Co., to offer mobile payments starting with select retail markets and e-commerce programs in 2018.

Kroger's payment solutions are a part of the company's Restock Kroger Plan, the company’s strategy to redefine how America eats. One of the key drivers is to expand partnerships to create customer value, which includes Kroger forming alliances to accelerate digital and e-commerce platforms.

"Technology is transforming our customers' experiences and greatly influencing how we are reimagining the store of the future," said Chris Hjelm, Kroger's chief information officer. "Mobile wallets enable a more seamless shopping experience for our customers and at the same time, can help us drive cost out of our business."

“Kroger is one of the places our customers shop the most, and it's great to deliver more value to both a key partner and our customers,” said Jennifer Roberts, head of digital products at Chase.