CINCINNATI,, 2017-Jan-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today ( Jan. 17, 2017) Matt Perin has joined the company as Head of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs. Mr. Perin will be based in Washington, D.C. and responsible for Kroger's federal government relations efforts, including working closely with the company's supermarket operating divisions…