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Kroger’s chairman and chief executive officer

Kroger makes bid to cut back staff

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. announced last month a one-time Voluntary Retirement Offering for certain non-store associates. Eligibility for the offering will generally include administrative associates who meet certain criteria related to age and years of service as of December 1, 2016. The offer does not include store and district associates, senior officers, and supermarket division

Kroger names exec for digital

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. announced the appointment of Yael Cosset as chief digital officer, effective January 27, the date of the retirement of Kevin Dougherty, 63, who now holds the job. The 43-year-old Cosset is chief commercial officer and chief information officer of 84.51°, Kroger’s consumer insights subsidiary. The name is a reference to the

Kroger announces voluntary retirement offering

Kroger announces voluntary retirement offering

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. announced it is offering a voluntary retirement option for up to 2,000 non-store associates in a cost-cutting move. “Kroger would not be the successful company it is today without the incredible efforts of all of our associates. We believe a generous voluntary retirement offering is in line with our company values

Kroger’s first quarter profit rises to $680 million

Kroger’s first quarter profit rises to $680 million

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. on Thursday said its first quarter profit increased nearly 10% to $680 million, or 70 cents per share, on a 2.4% rise in same-store sales, excluding fuel. “We are very pleased with a solid quarter during which we continued to strengthen our connection with customers and expand our ClickList offering to more customers