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Kroger names Nate Faust as Chief Ecommerce Officer to drive digital growth

Aug 11, 2026, 2:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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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.

  • Kroger names Nate Faust EVP and Chief Ecommerce Officer, effective Sept 1, 2026.
  • Faust co-founded Jet.com; led Walmart U.S. eCommerce supply chain.
  • He brings two decades in eCommerce operations, logistics and customer experience.
  • KR cites deep customer relationships and loyalty data as growth advantage.

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