KR ▲ +0.5% - The Kroger Co. $KR - Kroger names Mark Ibbotson Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer Kroger announced the appointment of Mark Ibbotson as Executive Vice President and Chief Store Operations Officer, a move that signals organizational leadership changes at the grocery chain. The stock rose 0.5% on the announcement, though the modest gain suggests investors are taking a measured view of the executive appointment. 02-SEP-2026 04:30 PM ET