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Kroger ousts long-time CEO after investigation over personal conduct

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Rodney McMullen has stepped down from the role after a board investigation found that his personal conduct was inconsistent with the grocer's "policy on business ethics" Kroger 's shares were down 1% before the bell.

The surprise ouster move comes a few months after the supermarket chain terminated its $25 billion merger plan for Albertsons.

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