Cincinnati-based grocer Kroger announced on Monday the abrupt resignation of its CEO Rodney McMullen, citing "personal conduct" that was inconsistent with company policy as the reason for his ousting.

Kroger on Monday said its longtime chief executive, Rodney McMullen, has stepped down after a probe into his personal conduct revealed inconsistencies with the grocery chain’s ethics policy.

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after an internal investigation into his personal conduct. Kroger, the nation's largest grocery chain, said Monday that the investigation into ...

By Amanda Holpuch The grocery chain Kroger said on Monday that its chief executive, Rodney McMullen, had resigned after a board investigation of his personal conduct. Mr. McMullen’s conduct was ...