Kroger has named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its CEO, capping a year-long search following the departure of Rodney McMullen last March. Foran was the CEO of Air New Zealand for about five years until October 2025. Between 2014 and 2019, he was the president and CEO of Walmart's US operations. At Walmart, Foran was credited for turning around its US business as he managed more than 4,600 stores, while helping build its digital business by introducing online ordering and pickup. 'Focus On Digital Growth'"(We) believe he (Foran) brings instant credibility to Kroger after his demonstrated success turning around Walmart US store operations," Evercore ISI analyst Michael Montani said.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 09, 2026 11:14 UTC