Kroger pulls pasta salad bowls due to possible listeria contamination
(News Nation) – Major grocery chain Kroger is recalling two pasta salad products due to possible listeria contamination. This notice came out on Saturday, following an announcement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The affected items are the Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and the Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad, both available for purchase between August […]
Former Kroger CEO directed to disclose ’embarrassing’ information in Jewel lawsuit
Judge Demands Explanation from Former Kroger CEO A Cincinnati judge has instructed former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen to provide a written explanation for his unexpected resignation in March. The details surrounding McMullen’s departure have piqued interest in ongoing lawsuits unrelated to his exit.
Kroger plans to shut down many stores by 2027
Kroger to Close Dozens of Stores by Next Year Kroger, a major grocery chain based in Cincinnati, has announced plans to shut down about 60 stores by the end of next year. This decision comes as part of their broader strategy, revealed in their first quarter revenue report for 2025. The company highlighted that while […]
Kroger will close 60 stores after the unexpected removal of its CEO and a failed merger.
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Following Leadership Changes Kroger, a major grocery chain with over 1,200 locations, is planning to shut down 60 stores. This decision follows the recent ousting of its CEO and the failure to merge with rival Albertsons. The company has indicated that it expects to incur $100 million in impairment charges […]
Kroger charges customers too much for discounted items: inquiry
Recent research has revealed that Kroger stores nationwide have been overcharging customers for expired and discounted products. The Cincinnati-based supermarket chain has faced criticism for misleading price tags, leading to multiple class action lawsuits in states like California, Illinois, Ohio, and Utah. Despite discussions among executives from various grocery chains regarding how to address the […]
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen forfeited $11.2M after quitting
Rodney McMullen, the current former CEO of supermarket giant Kroger, who resigned after an investigation into his personal behavior, was $11.2 million had to be confiscated With undetermined stocks and options, according to government submissions. Recently, McMullen had to give up bonus qualifications for the fiscal year ended February 1st Disclosure with the Securities and […]
Kroger ousts longtime CEO following ethics probe over ‘personal conduct’
Kroger said on Monday that longtime chief executive Rodney McMullen resigned after an investigation into his personal actions revealed a contradiction with the food chain's ethical policies. The company said it had recognized “specific personal behavior” by McMullen on February 21 and obtained an independent lawyer to immediately begin an investigation. Kroger declined to comment […]
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen Ousted Following Personal Conduct Allegations
Kroger's chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen resigned on Monday after an internal investigation of his personal conduct. Kroger said the investigation was business-free and no peers involved, but McMullen's actions were “contradictory to Kroger's policies on business ethics.” press release. McMullen has been working for the company since 1978. According to Go to the company […]
Kroger ousts CEO after investigation
Government waste, doge, inflation Kroger Co. CEO Rodney McMullen has stepped down from his post following an investigation into his personal conduct, the company announced Monday. In a statement, Kroger said that McMullen's actions were “unrelated to business” but still “contradicts Kroger's policies on business ethics.” The removal of McMullen comes months after Kroger ended […]
Kroger agrees to pay $110M to Kentucky in opioid settlement
Kroger Co. has agreed to pay $110 million to Kentucky to settle a lawsuit filed last year alleging it injected millions of doses of opioids into the state over more than a decade. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman (R) announced Thursday that the settlement pays Kroger for its “role in the devastating drug crisis.” “Kroger […]