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A Lawsuit Involving Kroger and Singer Jewel Could Shed Light on Why the Former Supermarket CEO Mysteriously Resigned

The court seeks details on McMullen’s resignation linked to an internal probe amid a lawsuit claiming Kroger breached contract with Jewel’s festival company, alleging $7 million losses.

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By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — In March, Kroger’s CEO resigned from his corner-office role after nearly five decades at the company — an abrupt exit that left questions and $11 million on the table. Now, a lawsuit involving ’90s folk sensation Jewel could bring some answers. Rodney McMullen, who joined Kroger in 1978, left after an internal investigation into “his personal conduct,” the grocer said in a statement at the time. The Cincin…

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Lawsuit involving Kroger, singer Jewel could explain why former supermarket CEO mysteriously resigned

Kroger's CEO resignation and a lawsuit involving singer Jewel may reveal details about his personal conduct. Corporate culture and ethics questioned.

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A lawsuit involving Kroger and singer Jewel could shed light on why the former supermarket CEO mysteriously resigned

In March, Kroger’s CEO resigned from his corner-office role after nearly five decades at the company — an abrupt exit that left questions and $11 million on the table. Now, a lawsuit involving ’90s folk sensation Jewel could bring some answers.

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Ex-Kroger CEO Again Called Upon to Explain Resignation

Current request is related to a lawsuit filed by singer Jewel and a festival company

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