Kroger executives have said in the past year that they wanted a CEO who would bring fresh perspectives, and they will clearly get that from Foran. True, Kroger’s business in more complex than Walmart’s in some ways, in part because it owns a number of retail chains, including Fred Meyer and Ralphs. And it has gone through a tumultuous period during which it cut roughly 1,000 corporate jobs, consolidated regional divisions, and shuttered underperforming stores and e-commerce fulfillment facilities. Kroger did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kroger clearly needs a steady hand and a CEO unafraid of shaking up a culture and making major moves, and in Foran, Kroger will be getting that—if he leads like he did in previous jobs
