Kroger, Albertsons and CEO Sargent

Kroger CEO's resignation comes at crucial time for grocery chain
Kroger board member Ron Sargent is taking the helm at the nation’s largest supermarket chain as questions about former CEO Rodney Mullen continue.
Kroger and Albertsons, Colorado’s largest grocery chains, are both replacing their CEOs
The leadership changes come just a few months after a federal judge temporarily halted a proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
Albertsons CEO to step down after Kroger merger fails. What he says about grocer’s future
The announcement Monday came the same day that Kroger’s CEO, Rodney McMullen, resigned after an investigation by the Cincinnati grocery company’s board into his “personal conduct.” That undisclosed conduct, “while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger’s Policy on Business Ethics,” Kroger said in a news release.
Albertsons CEO also out after failed merger with Kroger
Albertsons said on Monday that its CEO Vivek Sankaran would be retiring and insider Susan Morris would assume the role, effective May 1.
Kroger, Albertsons CEOs both leaving their roles after failed $25B acquisition
Boise-based Albertsons also announced the “planned retirement” of CEO Vivek Sankaran on Monday, effective May 1. Susan Morris, COO and executive vice president will become CEO following Sankaran’s retirement.
Albertsons Names New CEO Following Failed Deal With Kroger
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.
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Why the merger between Kroger and Albertsons was blocked by federal and state courts
In December, federal and state courts blocked the attempted merger between two of Colorado’s grocery store giants: Albertsons ...
How Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s Departure Impacts The Grocery Industry
Under his leadership, Kroger has positioned itself as a formidable competitor to Walmart, Amazon, and other grocery giants.
Kroger is giving out free breakfast for daylight saving time. How to get it this week
Kroger is making daylight saving time a little easier by giving away free breakfast. The Cincinnati-based grocery chain is ...
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Pardon the Disruption: Where does Kroger go from here?
Rodney McMullen’s abrupt exit caps a tumultuous period for the supermarket chain. The company’s next leader will need to ...
1ACI : Grocery Giant Albertsons Names Susan Morris As New CEO
Albertsons Companies announces CEO Vivek Sankaran's retirement on May 1, 2025, with Susan Morris set to succeed him. Morris, ...
Kroger C.E.O. Resigns After Board’s Personal Conduct Investigation
The grocery chain said it had investigated its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, and found that his actions were ...
What is Kroger's post-Albertsons outlook? Analyst weighs in
Despite inflation, shoppers aren't cutting back that much on purchases, the analyst said, a positive in Kroger's favor.
Albertsons appoints insider to top role as CEO Vivek Sankaran to retire
CEO Vivek Sankaran, who took over the helm in 2019, led the company through its scuttled merger with Kroger KR.N.