US supermarket chain Kroger has detailed its plans to appoint senior management following the exit of chief executive David Dillion.

Last month, the company announced that Dillon plans to retire at the start of the year. He will be replaced by current chief operating officer Rodney McMullen.

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Kroger revealed yesterday (17 October) that McMullen will be replaced by current SVP of retail divisions and 38-year Kroger veteran Michael Ellis.

Click here to view just-food’s ‘On the Move’ analysis of Kroger’s change at the top.

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