Fred Meyer to get new president

January 12, 2016 by Chain Drug Review Fred Meyer Stores, Jeff Burt, Kroger, Lynn Gust, Rodney McMullen Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News

CINCINNATI — Lynn Gust is retiring from his post as president of Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Stores division and will be succeeded by Jeff Burt, president of Kroger’s Central division. Kroger said Tuesday that Gust is slated to retire effective Jan. 31. Based in Portland, Ore., Fred Meyer offers one-stop shopping, including pharmacies, at 132