CINCINNATI, OH - Kroger has named the Presidents of its newly formed Dallas and Houston divisions, which formerly composed the company’s Southwest division.
Dana Zurcher will serve as President of Kroger’s Dallas division, effective October 1.
Bill Breetz has been appointed as President of the new Houston division, and will maintain his responsibilities for overseeing operations in Texas and Louisiana.
As we previously reported, Kroger decided to split its Southwest division in an effort to support further growth in the region. The company planned to invest approximately $700 million in Dallas-Fort Worth and $500 million in Houston over the next three years, according to a press release.
“Kroger is committed to growing and serving our customers in the great state of Texas, and in our important Louisiana markets,” said Rodney McMullen, Kroger’s Chairman and CEO.
Kroger’s Dallas division includes 105 stores in the Dallas and Fort Worth markets and in the Shreveport and Alexandria, Louisiana area. The new Houston division includes 109 stores in the greater Houston region, as well as stores in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Zurcher, the upcoming Dallas division President, currently holds the title of Vice President of Operations for the Southwest division. She brings 30 years of leadership experience to her new role, having had responsibilities ranging from store manager and district coordinator for the company’s Central division.
“Dana’s experience spans several retail divisions, and she understands nearly every aspect of our business,” said McMullen. “We are excited to have Dana lead our team in Dallas.”
McMullen also praised Zurcher’s ability as a leader who has a proven track record for helping associates discover their full potential.
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