Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K filing by The Kroger Co. (KR) was submitted on May 22, 2026, reporting a corporate governance event. The registrant is incorporated in Ohio and its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
The material change reported is the announced retirement of Timothy A. Massa, Executive Vice President and Associate Experience Officer. Mr. Massa intends to retire in the fall of 2026. He will remain in his current role until September 2026 and is expected to stay with the company as an employee through July 1, 2027, to facilitate an orderly transition and assist with strategic projects.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Compensation: There will be no change to Mr. Massa's compensation during his transition period.
- Equity: He will not be eligible for future annual equity grants.
- Succession: A successor to Mr. Massa will be named at a later date.
- Risks: The filing does not disclose specific new risks or contingencies beyond the standard transition of executive leadership.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Timothy A. Massa's retirement is scheduled for the fall of 2026.
- Mr. Massa will remain employed through July 1, 2027, to support transition efforts.
- No successor has been named as of the filing date.
- Mr. Massa is ineligible for future annual equity grants.