"Kroger’s Turbulent Transition: Former CEO’s Departure Sparks Legal Battle Tied to Jewel’s Wellness Festival"

New York — Rodney McMullen’s departure from Kroger as CEO in March has sparked intrigue following a nearly five-decade tenure at the grocery giant. His resignation, which the company attributed to an internal inquiry into his personal conduct, raises questions that are now being pursued in a legal battle involving singer-songwriter Jewel Kilcher. McMullen, who had been with Kroger since 1978, left the position after an investigation but remained tight-lipped about the details surrounding his exit. The lawsuit filed in 2023, which includes claims from a company that co-owns a business with Jewel, may shed … Read more