Kroger appoints Going as Michigan division president

CINCINNATI The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday that it has named Rick Going president of the company’s new Michigan division.

Kroger currently operates 138 stores in the state; Going will oversee operations in them, effective immediately.

During his 26-year tenure with Kroger, Going has held a number of district- and division-level leadership positions at the store and has served as vice president of Retail Operations and vice president of Merchandising for Kroger's Cincinnati/Dayton division.

"Rick brings extensive experience in operations and merchandising to this new role,” said Don McGeorge, Kroger's president and chief operating officer. “We look forward to his leadership as he works with our associates to build on Kroger's growth in Michigan by focusing on our customers to create even better shopping experiences for them."