The CEOs of both Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc., the two grocery giants that were involved in a failed mega-acquisition attempt, are both leaving their respective companies. Cincinnati-based Kroger announced Monday morning that Rodney McMullen resigned from the company “following a board investigation of his personal conduct that,

The leadership changes come just a few months after a federal judge temporarily halted a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.

Albertsons said on Monday that its CEO Vivek Sankaran would be retiring and insider Susan Morris would assume the role, effective May 1.

Albertsons (NYSE: ACI) announced March 3 that Sankaran — who is based in Dallas-Fort Worth along with several members of his executive team, although the company is headquartered in Idaho — would retire May 1. He will be replaced by Susan Morris, currently the company's chief operating officer. She appears to be based in Boise.

Susan Morris, who has worked for nearly 40 years at the supermarket chain, will take over the top role on May 1 when Vivek Sankaran retires.

Shortly after Kroger ousted its CEO, Albertsons today announced Susan Morris as it's new CEO effective May 1, 2025.

Albertsons Cos. appointed a new chief executive officer as the second-largest US grocery operator seeks to start a new chapter after its failed deal with Kroger Co.