Kroger Names New Chief Diversity Officer

Grocery retail chain Kroger Co. has appointed retail operations vice president Reuben Shaffer as  chief diversity officer, reporting to CEO David B. Dillon. As CDO, Shaffer will oversee the company’s diversity initiatives, which include supplier diversity and integrating Kroger’s commitment to inclusiveness into business and organization initiatives. According to CEO Dillon, diversity is a “core value” at Kroger that “makes us better at business.” Shaffer started at Kroger in 1988 and has held various management positions with the company. Kroger operates 2,458 supermarkets and multi-department stores under various names in 31 states, along with convenience stores, jewelry stores, supermarket fuel centers and food processing plants.