Kroger sales increase due to continued demand for grocery, essential items
A Kroger grocery store in Savannah, Georgia (Parker Pulse/Bloomberg) Jun 18, 2026 10:12 am, EDT key takeaways: Kroger reported on June 18 that same-store sales excluding fuel rose 1%, which exceeded Wall Street expectations as shoppers focused on spending on groceries. The gain reflected budget-conscious consumers amid inflation and higher fuel costs, while profits were