{"id":35791,"date":"2026-02-25T19:25:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cincinnatirighttolife.org\/?p=35791"},"modified":"2026-02-25T19:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T19:38:31","slug":"a-new-beginning-for-kroger-and-for-preborn-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cincinnatirighttolife.org\/a-new-beginning-for-kroger-and-for-preborn-children\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Beginning for Kroger – And for Preborn Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By: Laura Strietmann, Executive Director, Cincinnati Right to Life<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kroger has announced that Greg Foran \u2014 former CEO of Walmart\u2019s U.S. division \u2014 will now lead the company following what it described as an \u201cextensive\u201d year-long search for \u201can innovative retail leader with a strong track record.\u201d<\/strong> Kroger, America\u2019s largest traditional grocery chain behind only Walmart in overall sales, has been seeking new leadership since March 2025, when former CEO Rodney McMullen was ousted over an undisclosed ethics violation. With Walmart historically holding to more traditional corporate values than Kroger in recent years, many are asking: Could this mark a new beginning for our hometown grocer? Could they begin to respect life in the womb? Will we be able to shop here once again?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A New Chapter for Kroger: What Walmart Leadership Could Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cincinnati Right to Life has long engaged with Kroger as concerned members of our community. As a company headquartered in our own backyard, Kroger\u2019s corporate decisions directly impact not only the marketplace but the moral climate of our city.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In recent years, Cincinnati Right to Life has not hesitated to take action<\/a> when Kroger adopted policies that conflicted with our mission to protect innocent human life. Our organization organized boycotts,<\/a> held peaceful protests, and directly engaged company leadership. Rachel Citak delivered testimony at a Kroger shareholder meeting addressing the company\u2019s abortion<\/a> travel benefit policy, urging the corporation to reconsider its involvement in facilitating abortion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walmart\u2019s Corporate Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While no corporation is perfect, Walmart has demonstrated a more restrained posture on several contentious cultural issues. Notably:<\/p>\n\n\n\n