The conduct is not related to financial performance, operations, or reporting, and it did not involve any Kroger associates, the company said.

Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran tried mightily to bring their companies together. Now they’re leaving behind retailers on sharply different paths.

Albertsons said on Monday its CEO Vivek Sankaran will retire and insider Susan Morris would assume the top role, as the supermarket chain shifts focus to build its digital sales and retail media business.

The Cincinnati company's results come just days after the abrupt resignation of long-time Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Rodney McMullen over personal conduct. They're also the first since a federal judge blocked a $20 billion deal to takeover smaller rival Albertsons.