Kroger Taps Former Walmart Exec Greg Foran as New CEO, Report Says

• Kroger is reportedly set to appoint Greg Foran, former Walmart executive and Air New Zealand CEO, as its next chief executive officer.
• An official announcement regarding Foran's appointment could be made as early as Monday.
• The appointment follows a nearly year-long search for a successor after CEO Rodney McMullen stepped down in 2025 due to an ethics violation.
• Kroger sought an external candidate to bring a fresh perspective; Foran is known for turning around Walmart's US operations.
• Foran will take over a company undergoing significant cost cuts and facing competitive pressures, with shares showing investor confidence.