Kroger Creates New eCommerce Unit to Accelerate Online Growth
Kroger (NYSE: KR) has announced the formation of a new eCommerce business unit to streamline its online customer experience operations. Yael Cosset, previously Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer to lead this initiative, effective immediately.
In his expanded role, Cosset will maintain oversight of the company's technology and data operations while taking charge of the new eCommerce unit. The company reported eCommerce sales of $13 billion in 2024, highlighting the significance of this strategic reorganization.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) ha annunciato la creazione di una nuova unità di business eCommerce per semplificare le operazioni della sua esperienza cliente online. Yael Cosset, precedentemente Vicepresidente Senior e Chief Information Officer, è stato promosso a Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Chief Digital Officer per guidare questa iniziativa, con effetto immediato.
Nel suo ruolo ampliato, Cosset manterrà la supervisione delle operazioni tecnologiche e dei dati dell'azienda, assumendo anche la responsabilità della nuova unità eCommerce. L'azienda ha riportato vendite eCommerce di 13 miliardi di dollari nel 2024, evidenziando l'importanza di questa riorganizzazione strategica.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) ha anunciado la formación de una nueva unidad de negocio de eCommerce para optimizar las operaciones de la experiencia del cliente en línea. Yael Cosset, anteriormente Vicepresidente Senior y Director de Información, ha sido promovido a Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director Digital para liderar esta iniciativa, con efecto inmediato.
En su nuevo rol ampliado, Cosset mantendrá la supervisión de la tecnología y las operaciones de datos de la empresa, mientras asume el cargo de la nueva unidad de eCommerce. La compañía reportó ventas de eCommerce de 13 mil millones de dólares en 2024, destacando la importancia de esta reorganización estratégica.
Kroger (NYSE: KR)는 온라인 고객 경험 운영을 간소화하기 위해 새로운 전자상거래 사업 부서를 설립한다고 발표했습니다. Yael Cosset는 이전에 선임 부사장 및 최고 정보 책임자였으며, 즉시 발효되는 이 이니셔티브를 이끌기 위해 부사장 및 최고 디지털 책임자로 승진했습니다.
확대된 역할에서 Cosset는 회사의 기술 및 데이터 운영을 감독하면서 새로운 전자상거래 부서의 책임을 맡게 됩니다. 회사는 2024년에 130억 달러의 전자상거래 매출을 보고하여 이 전략적 재편성의 중요성을 강조했습니다.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) a annoncé la création d'une nouvelle unité commerciale eCommerce pour rationaliser ses opérations d'expérience client en ligne. Yael Cosset, précédemment Vice-président Senior et Directeur de l'information, a été promu Vice-président Exécutif et Directeur Digital pour diriger cette initiative, avec effet immédiat.
Dans son rôle élargi, Cosset conservera la supervision des opérations technologiques et des données de l'entreprise tout en prenant en charge la nouvelle unité eCommerce. L'entreprise a rapporté des ventes eCommerce de 13 milliards de dollars en 2024, soulignant l'importance de cette réorganisation stratégique.
Kroger (NYSE: KR) hat die Gründung einer neuen eCommerce-Geschäftseinheit angekündigt, um die Online-Kundenerfahrungsoperationen zu optimieren. Yael Cosset, zuvor Senior Vice President und Chief Information Officer, wurde zum Executive Vice President und Chief Digital Officer befördert, um diese Initiative sofort zu leiten.
In seiner erweiterten Rolle wird Cosset die Aufsicht über die Technologie- und Datenoperationen des Unternehmens behalten, während er die Verantwortung für die neue eCommerce-Einheit übernimmt. Das Unternehmen berichtete von eCommerce-Umsätzen in Höhe von 13 Milliarden Dollar im Jahr 2024, was die Bedeutung dieser strategischen Umstrukturierung unterstreicht.
- Significant eCommerce presence with $13 billion in online sales for 2024
- Strategic reorganization to strengthen digital operations
- Streamlined leadership structure for eCommerce operations
- None.
Yael Cosset to Lead as Chief Digital Officer
As chief digital officer, Cosset will continue to oversee technology and data for the company and expand his responsibilities to include the new eCommerce unit.
"Accelerating Kroger's eCommerce growth is a top priority," said Ron Sargent, Kroger's Chairman and CEO. "As the architect of Kroger's digital strategy, Yael will continue to make it easier for customers to shop for our fresh, affordable food."
Kroger's eCommerce sales reached
About Yael Cosset
As SVP and CIO, Cosset has overseen Kroger's recent technology transformation. This transformation simplifies our associates' work, allowing them to spend more time serving our customers. These investments bring a more convenient and personalized shopping experience, both in store and online, offering customers relevant choices, quality and value – all through Kroger's seamless ecosystem.
Cosset also leads Kroger's Alternative Profit portfolio of businesses, including insight and media focused subsidiary, 84.51˚, financial services business, Kroger Personal Finance, and retail media business, Kroger Precision Marketing.
Prior to this, Cosset was group vice president and chief digital officer, where he led the company's overall digital growth strategy and eCommerce expansion. He also previously served as chief commercial officer and chief information officer of 84.51° since its inception in 2015.
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SOURCE The Kroger Co.
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