What changed
Kroger appointed Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14. Ibbotson previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Asda and Executive Vice President of Central Operations and Realty at Walmart U.S., where he helped launch Walmart’s grocery eCommerce business. Kroger said the hire supports its effort to accelerate momentum and build America’s Best Grocer.
Why it matters
Kroger appointed Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, effective September 14. Ibbotson previously served as Chief Operating Officer at Asda and Executive Vice President of Central Operations and Realty at Walmart U.S., where he helped launch Walmart’s grocery eCommerce business. Kroger said the hire supports its effort to accelerate momentum and build America’s Best Grocer.
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Sep 04, 2026 02:20 PM ET