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The appointment adds credibility to Kroger's digital growth plan, potentially de-risking execution and supporting near-term multiple expansion as online orders scale and loyalty programs deepen.
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Kroger named Nate Faust, former Jet.com co-founder and Walmart eCommerce executive, as Executive Vice President and Chief Ecommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Faust brings two decades of eCommerce operations, supply chain optimization and customer experience leadership. The hire signals Kroger's intensified push into online groceries and fulfillment to lift loyalty-driven sales and margins.
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