Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger has announced new division reporting assignments as part of a plan to strengthen its organisational structure and position the retail chain for continued growth.


Warren F. Bryant, senior VP, will be responsible for the following retail divisions: Atlanta, Central, Delta, Fred Meyer Stores, QFC, Mid-Atlantic, and Jay C Food Stores. Bryant, who currently works at Fred Meyer’s division office in Portland (OR), will relocate to Kroger’s corporate headquarters in Cincinnati.


Donald E. Becker, senior VP, will be responsible for the following divisions: Ralphs, Cincinnati/Dayton, Mid-South, Food 4 Less and Fry’s.


James R. Thorne, senior VP, will be responsible for Kroger’s Columbus, Michigan, Southwest, Dillon Stores, King Soopers, Smith’s and Convenience Store divisions.


All three executives will continue to report to David B. Dillon, president and COO. Dillon commented: “This realignment of division reporting assignments reflects the success of Kroger’s merger integration and lays the foundation for continued growth in the years ahead.”

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