Kroger names new Fry's head

CINCINNATI, Ohio The Kroger Co. Tuesday announced Jon Flora has been named president of the company’s Fry’s division, based in Phoenix, effective Aug. 19. Fry’s operates 117 supermarkets in Arizona.

“Jon’s extensive experience in operations, merchandising and customer service will be a great asset to Fry’s associates and customers,” said Don McGeorge, president and coo of Kroger.

During his 36-year career with Kroger, Flora has served in a variety of leadership positions. Most recently, he successfully guided and directed several Kroger divisions as a senior vp. Prior to that, Flora served as the president of the company’s Great Lakes division, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. He began his career in 1971 with the company’s Dillon stores.