Ethics Concerns

I've been hearing rumors that it's common practice for large DSD brands to incentivize Managers, RBLs, RVPs and higher with personal gifts & monetary gift cards to execute their vision in stores. This seems very unethical and wondering how it will be received when/if a public company (Kroger) takes over. It's concerning if these "leaders" are receiving tens of thousands of dollars in monetary gifts to sell-out the company. Wasn't someone just fired a few years ago for doing similar?

Has anyone heard/seen anything similar in your stores?

#Concern #Culture #Ethics #Leadership #Rumor

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Yes, sadly this is all a reality we've seen firsthand for many years. Gifts, trips, experiences, thousands of dollars in visa gift cards all to secure preferential treatment. Some aren't as bad as others but if you grease the hands of the right field & corporate person you'll be able to do whatever you want while they continue to act holier than thou but are guiltier than the devil for selling out the company. Can only hope Kroger cleans house.

Like this company has ever been ethical lol

So did they make all the Store Managers sign that agreement?

@OP it’s not a rumor. They had meetings at each store and asked leaders to sign an agreement that they will stay with the company through next August….. shady af

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