CINCINNATI, 2016-01-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) announced today the retirement of Fred Meyer President Lynn Gust, and the promotion of Jeff Burt to succeed him. Mr. Burt currently serves as president of Kroger's Central division. Fred Meyer Stores, based in Portland, Ore., offers one-stop shopping at 132 multi-department stores in…