The supermarket chain said Rodney McMullen’s conduct wasn’t related to its financial performance or operations but it was inconsistent with its ethics policy.

Mr. McMullen’s conduct is not related to the company’s financial performance, operations or reporting, and it did not involve any Kroger associates,” the company said.

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

Kroger 's longtime leader Rodney McMullen abruptly resigned March 2 following a personal conduct probe initiated in February, ending a nearly 50-year career with the Cincinnati-based grocery giant. Here's what we know – and don't – about his career with the nation's largest traditional supermarket chain,

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns amid ethics probe, leadership shakeup follows failed Albertsons merger and pending litigation.

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns following an inquiry into his conduct deemed inconsistent with company standards.