Kroger SVP retail operations to retire

CINCINNATI — A 45-year Kroger veteran will retire from his post in February.

Paul Scutt, who began his career with Kroger in 1965 as a store clerk, currently serves at the retailer's SVP retail operations.

"Paul has been a driving force behind Kroger's safety, productivity, and cost control improvements," said David Dillon, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Under Paul's leadership, the company has significantly reduced employee accidents, improved management of product shrink and other operating costs, and instituted process changes that have allowed Kroger to invest in its Customer 1st strategy."