Kroger giving away $5M, free groceries to encourage vaccinations

The country's largest grocery chain, Cincinnati-based Kroger Co., is taking a leaf from the state of Ohio and hosting its own "Vaxamillion" lottery, giving customers a chance at winning one of five $1 million cash prizes if they get a Covid-19 vaccine. Kroger (NYSE: KR) announced May 27 customers who receive their vaccine through its health care arm, Kroger Health, will be eligible to win one of five $1 million cash prizes, as well as free groceries for a year. The program, in collaboration with…