Dive Brief:

• Following the sudden and unexpected passing of Jon Flora, Kroger's executive and divisional president who oversaw Fry's Food Stores, the company has appointed a new executive to replace him.
• Steve McKinney has been named the new president of the Fry’s Food Stores division, which operates 119 stores.
• McKinney had served in his former role as VP of operations at Kroger’s Ralph’s division in California since 2007.

Dive Insight:

New divisional president Steve McKinney will begin his tenure immediately with Fry’s Food Stores, located throughout Arizona. McKinney has served with Kroger for over 31 years and began his career with the company working as a store clerk with Choice Supermarkets.