Kroger Taps Another Walmart Vet As Its First-Ever E-Commerce Chief | Fast Five Shorts

Omni Talk Retail · Aug 22, 2026 · 6m

Kroger has named Nate Faust, a former Walmart and Jet.com executive, as its first chief e-commerce officer, creating a new leadership role focused exclusively on its digital business.

Chris Walton and Jenn Hahn debate whether the move signals a smart investment in Kroger’s e-commerce growth or an organizational step backward from the industry’s broader push toward omnichannel retail.

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