{"version": "https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1", "title": "Sharemaestro Newsreel: United States Grocery Stores news", "home_page_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/us/consumer-defensive/grocery-stores/", "feed_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/newsreel/us/consumer-defensive/grocery-stores/feed.json", "description": "Latest Grocery Stores company headlines from United States, newest first, with source links and direct routes to company research and sentiment.", "language": "en", "items": [{"id": "source:80310a3d951fb19b36fab21ea2a51c10ec331fc14ba3b729b8ab40fbd79ccfb3", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE1zMmdqWldqUWNaRFFKOWVqZU9wZlFjM3ZzSnQ0Z19aQ29TZmRYUFJYVzc1d0x6dWt6OFZFcHlnb0xmMzF0ZnlpanlsdlY5VHc3eldseGNYVEg?oc=5", "external_url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWEFVX3lxTE1zMmdqWldqUWNaRFFKOWVqZU9wZlFjM3ZzSnQ0Z19aQ29TZmRYUFJYVzc1d0x6dWt6OFZFcHlnb0xmMzF0ZnlpanlsdlY5VHc3eldseGNYVEg?oc=5", "title": "SFM|Sprouts Farmers Market Inc|Price:82.645|Chg%:-3.425", "content_text": "SFM|Sprouts Farmers Market Inc|Price:82.645|Chg%:-3.425", "date_published": "2026-08-14T12:56:03+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "TradingKey"}], "tags": ["Market update", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:cb24584e16fa04ef137e9b43ae676c5124626156935ba1795f8cdf0fdb663417", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/invesco-p-midcap-400-revenue-102002455.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/invesco-p-midcap-400-revenue-102002455.html", "title": "Should Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (RWK) Be on Your Investing Radar?", "content_text": "Launched on February 22, 2008, the Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (RWK) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market. The fund is sponsored by Invesco. It has amassed assets over $1.36 billion, making it one of the average sized ETFs attempting to match the Mid Cap Value segment of the US equity market. Why Mid Cap Value Mid cap companies, with market capitalization in the range of $2 billion and $10 billion, offer investors many things that small and large companies don't, including less risk and high", "date_published": "2026-08-14T10:20:02+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "ACI"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "ACI", "name": "Albertsons Companies", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/00af1cc8-7acf-47e5-99cd-e5708403f2dd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:d32dc511004bde630b5b56019164cbc729a39dedeac7911aeb3cafe7cfef9a92", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-bank-of-america-corp-de-has-4031-million-position-in-sprouts-farmers-market-inc-sfm-2026-08-14", "external_url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-bank-of-america-corp-de-has-4031-million-position-in-sprouts-farmers-market-inc-sfm-2026-08-14", "title": "Bank of America Corp DE Has $40.31 Million Position in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. $SFM", "content_text": "Bank of America Corp DE reduced its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) by 33.1% in Q1 2026, selling 258,894 shares but still holding 522,583 shares valued at $40.31 million. While some institutions increased their holdings, insiders sold approximately $4.8 million worth of shares. Despite mixed analyst sentiment and a slight cut in near-term EPS forecasts, JPMorgan upgraded SFM to \"overweight\" with a $103 target, contrasting with the broader \"Hold\" consensus.", "date_published": "2026-08-14T07:12:48+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "MarketBeat"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:352d11217194434de48d72438a7d37459c0f0de9b4967f6fb4336f903240c235", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/natural-grocers-ngvc-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript", "external_url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/natural-grocers-ngvc-q3-2026-earnings-call-transcript", "title": "Natural Grocers (NGVC) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript", "content_text": "Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President, Treasurer - Jessica ThiessenCo-President - Kemper IselyChief Financial Officer - Richard Hall\u00e9 TAKEAWAYS Net Sales -- $334.7 million, representing a 1.8% increase driven by a $4 million rise in comparable store sales and $3.1 million from new stores.Daily Average Comparable Store Sales -- 1.2%, accelerating from 0.5% in the second quarter despite a challenging consumer environment.Basket Size -- 3.1% increase, offsetting a 1.8% decline in daily average transaction counts during the thir", "date_published": "2026-08-14T00:46:48+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "nasdaq.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "NGVC"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "NGVC", "name": "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/06e7c2cc-40d5-4311-8680-70bc2dca4daf/"}]}}, {"id": "source:89ef61e4a89bbf65718418001ddce53e07423a7101195bf286532dfcaf17ffd2", "url": "https://www.gurufocus.com/news/9033221/sprouts-farmers-market-inc-sfm-stock-down-39-now-undervalued-gf-score-93100", "external_url": "https://www.gurufocus.com/news/9033221/sprouts-farmers-market-inc-sfm-stock-down-39-now-undervalued-gf-score-93100", "title": "Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) Stock Down 3.9% -- Now Undervalued?", "content_text": "Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) shares dropped 3.9% to $82.68, placing it below its GF Value\u2122 of $96.25, suggesting it is undervalued by 14.1%. Despite a strong GF Score\u2122 of 93/100, indicating good overall performance, significant insider selling of $6.7M over the last three months without any buying activity warrants caution. The stock's current P/E ratio is 15.8x, slightly below its 5-year median, further supporting the undervaluation, though mixed guru activity and low momentum suggest potential short-term challenges.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T23:12:48+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "GuruFocus"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:0e03934655a5b51bfb33a5255b590651ce618c16d6e1e854c9fd9f94279c7df3", "url": "https://seekingalpha.com/news/4632967-yesway-raises-fy-2026-adjusted-ebitda-outlook-to-235m-245m-amid-diesel-led-fuel-margin?amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Bfeed_item_type=news", "external_url": "https://seekingalpha.com/news/4632967-yesway-raises-fy-2026-adjusted-ebitda-outlook-to-235m-245m-amid-diesel-led-fuel-margin?amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Bfeed_item_type=news", "title": "Yesway raises FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $235M-$245M amid diesel-led fuel margin strength", "content_text": "Earnings Call Insights: Yesway (YSWY) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * \"We are pleased with the strong performance we delivered in the second quarter\" and the quarter was \"the strongest quarter in our company's history,\" with \"adjusted EBITDA to $71 million, an increase of 35% year-over-year\" (Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Thomas Trkla). * Management tied performance to fuel and inside execution, saying it \"set new records\" and that same-store trends were positive: \"Same-store inside merchandise sales increased 1.2%\" and \"Same-store fuel gallons increased 1.4% year-over-year\" (CEO Trkla). * The ", "date_published": "2026-08-13T22:18:07+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "seekingalpha.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "YSWY"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "YSWY", "name": "Yesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/55955604-973a-4f74-876e-06d5024cc1bd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:ffe1869fabbf6fa5a0f4092506bc3718f6f2c6c69fcfd424b3d8093aaac60136", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/kroger-kr-outperforms-broader-market-220001017.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/kroger-kr-outperforms-broader-market-220001017.html", "title": "Kroger (KR) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know", "content_text": "Kroger (KR) closed the most recent trading day at $57.23, moving +2.09% from the previous trading session. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.65% gain on the day. At the same time, the Dow added 0.13%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.81%. The supermarket chain's shares have seen a decrease of 0.88% over the last month, not keeping up with the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 4.78% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.38%. Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Kroger in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of $1.05, showcasing a 0.96% upw", "date_published": "2026-08-13T22:00:01+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:17a4e92b1f401191f9cb789bfe5db33c909b2ba70ff72dcf37d8daef328f6ee3", "url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/kroger-co-stock-outperforms-competitors-on-strong-trading-day-4c7aec82-25213e49814a?mod=goog_fin_scmw", "external_url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/data-news/kroger-co-stock-outperforms-competitors-on-strong-trading-day-4c7aec82-25213e49814a?mod=goog_fin_scmw", "title": "Kroger Co. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day", "content_text": "Kroger Co. (KR) saw its stock rise by 2.09% to $57.23 on Thursday, outperforming the broader market which also experienced a positive trading session. This gain snapped a four-day losing streak for the company. The S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also posted gains, rising 0.65% and 0.13% respectively.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T21:08:21+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "MarketWatch"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:f3c35480b18a73b55e1f71fa381c0f91b9f1fa575d0b6f9877edd6fb149a1a2b", "url": "https://www.independent.co.uk/us/money/kroger-closing-stores-end-of-year-b3032772.html", "external_url": "https://www.independent.co.uk/us/money/kroger-closing-stores-end-of-year-b3032772.html", "title": "Kroger is closing dozens of stores with another 20 set for the coming months", "content_text": "Kroger is continuing with its plan to close 60 stores nationwide by the end of 2026, with 39 already shuttered across various regional banners and 21 more to follow. The closures are part of a restructuring to simplify the business and improve efficiency, though Kroger is also expanding its footprint with a $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle. Employees of closing stores are being offered transfers, but the company also announced nearly 1,000 corporate job eliminations.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T20:42:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "The Independent"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:0e64afdb87c0fead36131adeeb7c3cd8f6c668c557c6a147adeeb5aeaf7c8501", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/harris-teeter-titan-farms-celebrate-170000631.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/harris-teeter-titan-farms-celebrate-170000631.html", "title": "Harris Teeter and Titan Farms Celebrate 13th Annual Peaches with a Purpose Campaign", "content_text": "Fresh South Carolina peaches help fight hunger across the Carolinas through annual donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Teeter and Titan Farms are celebrating the 13th year of their Peaches with a Purpose campaign, a longstanding partnership dedicated to increasing access to fresh, nutritious food for families facing hunger. This year, the organizations will donate 37,800 pounds of fresh peaches to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina for distribution across the communities it serves. Since the campaign began in 2013, Titan Fa", "date_published": "2026-08-13T17:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:64812ca8b747ff3b8ffd7ec22abfe8bf09358bffaa38a5dfcacd391b7f2c1d6a", "url": "https://www.abc15.com/news/business/sprouts-anchored-shopping-center-coming-to-goodyears-estrella-community", "external_url": "https://www.abc15.com/news/business/sprouts-anchored-shopping-center-coming-to-goodyears-estrella-community", "title": "Sprouts-anchored shopping center coming to Goodyear's Estrella community", "content_text": "A new shopping center, anchored by a Sprouts Farmers Market, is slated to break ground in Goodyear's Estrella master-planned community in the first quarter of 2027. Developed by Common Bond Development Group, the project is part of a wave of fast-track retail developments in the West Valley. It will be located on Estrella Parkway at North Lake, near key community amenities.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T15:41:30+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "ABC15 Arizona"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:052c4bd7742c9bdd2385aa322cd8475468b0944921e85fbaaa294ccf88ce5707", "url": "https://www.grocerydive.com/news/sprouts-farmers-market-distribution-store-growth/827442", "external_url": "https://www.grocerydive.com/news/sprouts-farmers-market-distribution-store-growth/827442", "title": "How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth", "content_text": "Sprouts Farmers Market is strategically expanding its store footprint while simultaneously building out a comprehensive self-distribution network, a process described as a \"balancing act\" by Chief Development Officer Dave McGlinchey. The specialty grocer plans to open over 40 locations this year and is focusing on key markets like the Midwest, New England, and Texas, coordinating new store openings with the establishment and expansion of distribution centers. Sprouts' self-distribution efforts have already seen success in fresh meat and produce, with plans to extend to private brand items, ensuring supply chain efficiencies and proximity to stores.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T15:41:29+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Grocery Dive"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:80e33ac28b2026e05f5bffc5f078b7dcf4e7efb5e586a866e20845ee3e7e78b7", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOVFl5REdOeUx1Qy10VTRrU0dTcThHanRHVGh3Wlg3czJQSUVHcDlLbVdqSnBpZVJQWkZ3Z3lTUXI3cjF6RHZnMDhONzE5bGpWYldKajI3elFtOVFHOEktV3hNVU8yYTRzTmFvblpmQXo3a0dpaVJXWDRKNnZhMVdoRXQtWkx5Sld0UUFveFFvclExODNVMHhGdXZXRm1sZUoyaFYxTGFJMlhQUHN4Y2x3Qng3YzJndzVaQlg5ZDlUY2xyOV9JNG5heEFn?oc=5", "external_url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiygFBVV95cUxOVFl5REdOeUx1Qy10VTRrU0dTcThHanRHVGh3Wlg3czJQSUVHcDlLbVdqSnBpZVJQWkZ3Z3lTUXI3cjF6RHZnMDhONzE5bGpWYldKajI3elFtOVFHOEktV3hNVU8yYTRzTmFvblpmQXo3a0dpaVJXWDRKNnZhMVdoRXQtWkx5Sld0UUFveFFvclExODNVMHhGdXZXRm1sZUoyaFYxTGFJMlhQUHN4Y2x3Qng3YzJndzVaQlg5ZDlUY2xyOV9JNG5heEFn?oc=5", "title": "Kroger stock holds steady as investors weigh valuation and upcoming earnings", "content_text": "Kroger stock holds steady as investors weigh valuation and upcoming earnings", "date_published": "2026-08-13T15:38:26+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "AD HOC NEWS"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a39da6ef35166a790234a41e2f405c11ab496dbd28413cc37341c5a71b9f3132", "url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/consumer-retailing/nyse-ngvc/natural-grocers-by-vitamin-cottage/news/natural-grocers-by-vitamin-cottage-nysengvc-could-be-a-buy-f-1", "external_url": "https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/consumer-retailing/nyse-ngvc/natural-grocers-by-vitamin-cottage/news/natural-grocers-by-vitamin-cottage-nysengvc-could-be-a-buy-f-1", "title": "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) Could Be A Buy For Its Upcoming Dividend", "content_text": "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage (NYSE:NGVC) is about to trade ex-dividend, offering a payment of US$0.15 per share, totaling US$0.60 annually, which represents a 2.2% trailing yield. The company's dividend appears sustainable, with a modest payout ratio of 28% of profits and 59% of free cash flow, alongside strong earnings per share growth of 18% annually over the last five years and 12% dividend growth over seven years. This combination of growth and prudent payout ratios suggests the dividend is well-covered and potentially poised for future increases, making it an attractive consideration for dividend-focused investors.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T11:10:18+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Simply Wall Street"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "NGVC"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "NGVC", "name": "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/06e7c2cc-40d5-4311-8680-70bc2dca4daf/"}]}}, {"id": "source:77d067f240ed496a1b925948bab7c5ffea8aac3fc2eec9c54113fc1671044325", "url": "https://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2026/08/13/kroger-has-hired-a-former-walmart-exec-to-lead-ecommerce/91271559007", "external_url": "https://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2026/08/13/kroger-has-hired-a-former-walmart-exec-to-lead-ecommerce/91271559007", "title": "Kroger CEO Greg Foran taps former Walmart colleague to head eCommerce", "content_text": "Kroger CEO Greg Foran has appointed Nate Faust, a former Walmart colleague, as the new chief eCommerce officer, effective September 1. Faust co-founded Jet.com, which was acquired by Walmart, and played a key role in transforming Walmart's digital operations. This hire follows a restructuring of Kroger's digital business, which has made its eCommerce segment profitable for the first time.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T10:19:55+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Cincinnati Enquirer"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:4648e2714634263e17d146c01f5be3d9e0621cee5122074c45f2e46971545bd8", "url": "https://www.nosh.com/pr/2026/08/13/simply-desserts-launches-sugarfree-20g-protein-instant-pudding-nationwide-at-sprouts-farmers-market", "external_url": "https://www.nosh.com/pr/2026/08/13/simply-desserts-launches-sugarfree-20g-protein-instant-pudding-nationwide-at-sprouts-farmers-market", "title": "Simply Desserts Launches Sugar-Free 20g Protein Instant Pudding Nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market", "content_text": "Simply Desserts has launched its new sugar-free, 20g Protein Instant Pudding nationwide at 487 Sprouts Farmers Market locations, on Amazon, and directly from their website. The product aims to offer a real dessert experience with clean ingredients, appealing to consumers looking for high-protein, zero-sugar options in flavors like Chocolate, Vanilla, and Banana. This launch expands Simply Desserts' portfolio of healthier dessert mixes, emphasizing taste without sacrificing health benefits.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T09:41:30+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Nosh.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:2b2ab3ae6096bdd5e53df61027e1e66dfe6b09d5bc5b8905acffd32a82888bed", "url": "https://ts2.tech/en/kroger-stock-kr-store-closure-trend-masks-a-potential-137-location-expansion", "external_url": "https://ts2.tech/en/kroger-stock-kr-store-closure-trend-masks-a-potential-137-location-expansion", "title": "Kroger Stock (KR): Despite Ongoing Store Closures, Up to 137 New Outlets May Be Added", "content_text": "Kroger plans to close 60 underperforming stores, representing 2.2% of its network, a move initially announced in June 2025. This reduction is offset by the pending acquisition of Giant Eagle, which includes 197 supermarkets, potentially adding 137 net stores to Kroger's footprint before divestitures. The company also announced a new chief eCommerce officer to drive digital growth, which saw a 19% increase in Q1 2026, while reaffirming its full-year EPS forecast.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T09:38:55+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "TechStock\u00b2"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a6e5b23b3a68e17fa042bc21762e40bc9045d39ef47157d1f8b0cc1cb6a27e25", "url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-assenagon-asset-management-sa-trims-position-in-sprouts-farmers-market-inc-sfm-2026-08-13", "external_url": "https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-assenagon-asset-management-sa-trims-position-in-sprouts-farmers-market-inc-sfm-2026-08-13", "title": "Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Trims Position in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. $SFM", "content_text": "Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly reduced its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) by 64.5% in the second quarter, selling 77,192 shares and retaining 42,515 shares. Despite mixed analyst sentiment that leans positive, company insiders have recently sold shares. Sprouts Farmers Market exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, and the company provided positive guidance for Q3 and FY 2026.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T07:41:29+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "MarketBeat"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:db05bfaec9f4243877c3dbe146007a6903356a95126e4ddc310d24cf07462254", "url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxQc1M1VnR0clV4WmJQNU80RHAtUjRBMmg0OFNjcTB5WDlOVDFjdjZEcFJqMlh2aFVrdFVILTVVNjFwM0x0a3E1dnpMZ2lQOXRWdlcxUzNNbl9lZnY2Ym1sZlh2b0dZRUE2NlpkM09xU1ZsM1kwdncwVmJsS3hJNExNREpGbDZhaUtPeTZWUzhKT3VNUTNOY181MEdMbmN5ZlBlelZObVlrR3JVVm14NUZFbkRiUzdkMlJQMDlXbGRuczF1VHNqcFJoM2FCRkE?oc=5", "external_url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxQc1M1VnR0clV4WmJQNU80RHAtUjRBMmg0OFNjcTB5WDlOVDFjdjZEcFJqMlh2aFVrdFVILTVVNjFwM0x0a3E1dnpMZ2lQOXRWdlcxUzNNbl9lZnY2Ym1sZlh2b0dZRUE2NlpkM09xU1ZsM1kwdncwVmJsS3hJNExNREpGbDZhaUtPeTZWUzhKT3VNUTNOY181MEdMbmN5ZlBlelZObVlrR3JVVm14NUZFbkRiUzdkMlJQMDlXbGRuczF1VHNqcFJoM2FCRkE?oc=5", "title": "Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKTA) Stock Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's Why", "content_text": "Ingles Markets (NASDAQ:IMKTA) Stock Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average - Here's Why", "date_published": "2026-08-13T07:03:01+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "MarketBeat"}], "tags": ["Market update", "IMKTA"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "IMKTA", "name": "Ingles Markets Incorporated", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/3c413321-47c9-4e82-a40c-264458af0eb2/"}]}}, {"id": "source:dd32a3b7681ca38676ac6a78b1b9b191b55ac3c1406d3ef91b1277dd32f69180", "url": "https://eciks.org/21025-kroger-closes-39-stores-banners", "external_url": "https://eciks.org/21025-kroger-closes-39-stores-banners", "title": "Kroger closes 39 stores across 9 banners as part of 60-location overhaul", "content_text": "Kroger has closed 39 stores across nine banners as part of its strategy to shutter 60 underperforming locations by the end of 2026. This move follows the failed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons and reflects Kroger's pivot towards consolidating its existing footprint while investing in new, larger-format stores in high-growth markets like Jacksonville and Kansas City. The company also announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, adding 197 supermarkets to its portfolio.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T06:05:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "eciks.org"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:ac8af39e105fd80b9e638b3a4b12cea7f84687e7d7fef78181abb8c697c26dda", "url": "https://www.indexbox.io/blog/kroger-closes-39-stores-ahead-of-2026-target", "external_url": "https://www.indexbox.io/blog/kroger-closes-39-stores-ahead-of-2026-target", "title": "Kroger Store Closures: 39 Locations Shut Down, Giant Eagle Acquisition Ahead - News and Statistics", "content_text": "Kroger has closed 39 of its targeted 60 underperforming stores ahead of its 2026 goal to boost operational efficiency and long-term viability. This strategic move coincides with its recent announcement to acquire regional chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, which will add 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies to Kroger's footprint in Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic regions. Some of the shuttered locations are also being converted into larger Kroger Marketplace outlets.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:38:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "IndexBox"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:82b89907090f9b5d2cb45d64c7cdbfa019e7624817ebf57b46c48665a5685328", "url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/21/How_Sprouts_Farmers_Market_Inc._SFM_Affects_Rotational_Strategy_Timing_081326123401_1786595641.html", "external_url": "https://news.stocktradersdaily.com/news_release/21/How_Sprouts_Farmers_Market_Inc._SFM_Affects_Rotational_Strategy_Timing_081326123401_1786595641.html", "title": "How Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM) Affects Rotational Strategy Timing", "content_text": "Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (SFM) is showing weak near-term sentiment within a broader long-term weak bias, according to AI models. The analysis identifies resistance being tested, with an exceptional short setup targeting 22.5% downside. Three institutional trading strategies\u2014Position Trading, Momentum Breakout, and Risk Hedging\u2014are outlined with specific entry, target, and stop-loss zones.", "date_published": "2026-08-13T00:34:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Stock Traders Daily"}], "tags": ["Market update", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:407fdebef45b28708e79ff9b59cdaddb2eb848bf20411edf566a8617ae7a755f", "url": "https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/major-supermarket-chain-closes-least-39-stores-nationwide-overhaul-takes-shape", "external_url": "https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/major-supermarket-chain-closes-least-39-stores-nationwide-overhaul-takes-shape", "title": "Major supermarket chain closes at least 39 stores as nationwide overhaul takes shape", "content_text": "Kroger has closed at least 39 underperforming stores across nine different banners as part of a nationwide overhaul to improve efficiency and ensure long-term business health. The grocery giant plans to shutter a total of 60 locations by the end of 2026. This comes as Kroger also announced plans to acquire regional grocery chain Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, further consolidating its market presence.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T23:11:12+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Fox Business"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:763ca6ab2596ccb7f030d1d4579e5e53819114969460bce60b443e5841a48089", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-holding-corp-q2-214004436.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-holding-corp-q2-214004436.html", "title": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates", "content_text": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.12 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +66.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this supermarket company selling discount, overstocked and closeout products would post earnings of $0.02 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.05, delivering a surprise of +150%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. Grocery Outlet, which belongs to the Zacks Consumer Products - Staples industry, posted revenues of $1.19 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.24%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.18 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Grocery Outlet shares have lost about 2.7% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.9%. What's Next for Grocery Outlet? While Grocery Outlet has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Grocery Outlet was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Story Continues It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.18 on $1.16 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.50 on $4.63 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year. Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Consumer Products - Staples is currently in the bottom 14% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1. One other stock from the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector, Campbell's (CPB), is yet to report results for the quarter ended July 2026. This maker of canned soup, Pepperidge Farm cookies and V8 juice is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.40 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -35.5%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 7.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. Campbell's' revenues are expected to be $2.16 billion, down 7.1% from the year-ago quarter. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) : Free Stock Analysis Report The", "date_published": "2026-08-12T21:40:04+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "GO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "GO", "name": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/dfe4a0a8-4b00-43d6-9ae0-498106d447a1/"}]}}, {"id": "source:f4ea95b56446977d272df1f3fedd7a027a7073839bcc443f9c535628ecf507e6", "url": "https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/29-around-town/12348-opening-soon-sprouts-farmers-market-and-capretta", "external_url": "https://scarsdale10583.com/section-table/29-around-town/12348-opening-soon-sprouts-farmers-market-and-capretta", "title": "Opening Soon: Sprouts Farmers Market and Capretta", "content_text": "Scarsdale and Hartsdale are anticipating new establishments. DeCicco\u2019s \u201cPiccolino Market\u201d is expected to open in Scarsdale this fall, while a new Sprouts Farmers Market in Hartsdale is scheduled to open on September 4, 2026. Additionally, the Z Hospitality Group is launching Capretta, a new Italian restaurant, in Scarsdale Village.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T21:18:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Scarsdale 10583"}], "tags": ["Market update", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:df1bf79a32be00ee94be061a36e264b564945d4faf8e6cf26e9247d0333bc31a", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-nasdaq-q2-cy2026-201506675.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-nasdaq-q2-cy2026-201506675.html", "title": "Grocery Outlet\u2019s (NASDAQ:GO) Q2 CY2026 Sales Top Estimates, Stock Jumps 13.7%", "content_text": "Grocery Outlet's (NASDAQ:GO) Q2 CY2026 Sales Top Estimates, Stock Jumps 13.7% Discount grocery store chain Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market's revenue expectations , with sales up 1.1% year on year to $1.19 billion. The company's full-year revenue guidance of $4.71 billion at the midpoint came in 1.1% above analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.20 per share was 60.9% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Grocery Outlet? Find out in our full research report. Grocery Outlet (GO) Q2 CY2026 Highlights: Revenue: $1.19 billion vs analyst estimates of $1.17 billion (1.1% year-on-year growth, 2.1% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.20 vs analyst estimates of $0.12 (60.9% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $65.66 million vs analyst estimates of $56.53 million (5.5% margin, 16.1% beat) The company lifted its revenue guidance for the full year to $4.71 billion at the midpoint from $4.66 billion, a 1.1% increase Management raised its full-year Adjusted EPS guidance to $0.53 at the midpoint, a 6% increase EBITDA guidance for the full year is $230 million at the midpoint, above analyst estimates of $226 million Operating Margin: 1.3%, in line with the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 0.1%, down from 1.2% in the same quarter last year Locations: 547 at quarter end, down from 552 in the same quarter last year Same-Store Sales were flat year on year (1.1% in the same quarter last year) Market Capitalization: $972.4 million Company Overview Due to its differentiated procurement and buying approach, Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) is a discount grocery store chain that offers substantial discounts on name-brand products. Revenue Growth A company's long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. With $4.74 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Grocery Outlet is a small retailer, which sometimes brings disadvantages compared to larger competitors benefiting from economies of scale and negotiating leverage with suppliers. As you can see below, Grocery Outlet's 7.4% annualized revenue growth over the last three years was tepid.Grocery Outlet Quarterly Revenue This quarter, Grocery Outlet reported modest year-on-year revenue growth of 1.1% but beat Wall Street's estimates by 2.1%. Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to remain flat over the next 12 months, a deceleration versus the last three years. This projection is underwhelming and indicates its products will see some demand headwinds. ONE MORE THING: 3 Hidden Platforms Growing 3X Faster than Amazon, Google, and PayPal. Amazon, Google, and Meta all followed the same playbook: Dominate an ignored market. Build an unbeatable moat. Scale until you're unstoppable. Story Continues These three platforms are running that exact playbook right now. The early investors in Amazon made fortunes. The early investors in these could do the same. Get All 3 Stocks Here for FREE. Store Performance Number of Stores Grocery Outlet sported 547 locations in the latest quarter. Over the last two years, it has opened new stores at a rapid clip by averaging 8% annual growth, among the fastest in the consumer retail sector. This gives it a chance to scale into a mid-sized business over time. When a retailer opens new stores, it usually means it's investing for growth because demand is greater than supply, especially in areas where consumers may not have a store within reasonable driving distance.Grocery Outlet Operating Locations Same-Store Sales The change in a company's store base only tells one side of the story. The other is the performance of its existing locations and e-commerce sales, which informs management teams whether they should expand or downsize their physical footprints. Same-store sales gives us insight into this topic because it measures organic growth for a retailer's e-commerce platform and brick-and-mortar shops that", "date_published": "2026-08-12T20:15:06+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "GO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "GO", "name": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/dfe4a0a8-4b00-43d6-9ae0-498106d447a1/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a4a98b1f4edea5dc0a1eee2944f84dbb364654742c5eb93c6dc66aea885a00a3", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-holding-corp-announces-200100282.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-holding-corp-announces-200100282.html", "title": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results", "content_text": "Grocery Outlet, Inc. EMERYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) (\"Grocery Outlet,\" the \"Company,\" \"we\" or \"our\") today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended July 4, 2026. Highlights for Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 as compared to the Prior Year Period: Net sales increased by 1.1% to $1.19 billion. Comparable store sales declined by 0.3%. Gross margin was 30.2% compared to 30.6% last year. Operating income was $15.8 million, which included $5.4 million in net restructuring charges. Net income was $5.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $5.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share last year. Adjusted net income(1) was $20.3 million, or $0.20 diluted adjusted earnings per share(1), compared to $22.8 million, or $0.23 diluted adjusted earnings per share(1) last year. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $65.7 million, representing 5.5% of net sales. Highlights for the 26 Weeks EndedJuly 4, 2026 as compared to the Prior Year Period: Net sales increased by 2.3% to $2.36 billion. Comparable store sales declined by 0.6%. Gross margin was 29.9% compared to 30.5% last year. Operating loss was $162.2 million, which included $158.0 million in non-cash goodwill impairment and $23.6 million in net restructuring charges. Net loss was $174.7 million, or $(1.77) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $18.4 million, or $(0.19) per diluted share last year. Adjusted net income(1) was $24.9 million, or $0.25 diluted adjusted earnings per share(1), compared to $35.8 million, or $0.36 diluted adjusted earnings per share(1) last year. Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $108.8 million, representing 4.6% of net sales. \"We delivered second-quarter results ahead of our outlook, as efforts to strengthen our opportunistic offering and value perception gained traction,\" said Jason Potter, President and CEO of Grocery Outlet. \"Comparable-store sales trends improved over the first quarter, driven by sequential improvement in our basket with traffic remaining positive. This progress reinforces our confidence that restoring the core strengths of our business and better supporting our independent operators can build a stronger foundation for sustainable, profitable long-term growth.\" __________________________________ (1) Adjusted net income, diluted adjusted earnings per share, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the impact of certain special items. Please note that our non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. See the \"Non-GAAP Financial Information\" section of this release as well as the respective reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures below for additional information about these items. Story Continues Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Summary Net sales increased 1.1% to $1.19 billion due to new store sales, partially offset by decreased sales from store closures as a result of the Optimization Plan as further discussed below and a 0.3% decrease in comparable store sales. The decrease in comparable store sales was driven by a 2.1% decrease in average transaction size, partially offset by a 1.8% increase in the number of transactions. We opened 10 new stores and closed 12 stores, including 9 stores as a result of Optimization Plan, ending the quarter with 547 stores in 16 states. Gross profit was relatively unchanged at $360.7 million. Gross margin was 30.2%, a decline of 40 basis points due primarily to the impact of product promotions to drive sales and inventory markdowns and write-offs associated with the store closures under the Optimization Plan, partially offset by improvements in inventory management. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased slightly to $339.5 million and were relatively flat at 28.5% of net sales. Operating income was $15.8 million, which included $5.4 mil", "date_published": "2026-08-12T20:01:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "GO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "GO", "name": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/dfe4a0a8-4b00-43d6-9ae0-498106d447a1/"}]}}, {"id": "source:7a63eeb13025754725f5f0910db1bbe539cedef4ece619d89adc78f21cb097fb", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-earnings-look-191722224.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/grocery-outlet-earnings-look-191722224.html", "title": "Grocery Outlet Earnings: What To Look For From GO", "content_text": "Grocery Outlet Earnings: What To Look For From GO Discount grocery store chain Grocery Outlet (NASDAQ:GO) will be announcing earnings results this Wednesday after market hours. Here's what you need to know. Grocery Outlet beat analysts' revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $1.17 billion, up 3.6% year on year. It was a strong quarter for the company, with a beat of analysts' EPS estimates and a decent beat of analysts' EBITDA estimates. Is Grocery Outlet a buy or sell going into earnings? Read our full analysis here, it's free for active Edge members. This quarter, the market is expecting Grocery Outlet's revenue to be flat year on year, slowing from the 4.5% increase it recorded in the same quarter last year.Grocery Outlet Total Revenue Analysts covering the company have generally reconfirmed their estimates over the last 30 days, suggesting they anticipate the business will stay the course heading into earnings. Grocery Outlet has missed Wall Street's revenue estimates multiple times over the last two years. Looking at Grocery Outlet's peers in the non-discretionary retail segment, some have already reported their Q2 results, giving us a hint as to what we can expect. Sprouts delivered year-on-year revenue growth of 4.7%, meeting analysts' expectations, and Albertsons reported flat revenue, topping estimates by 0.6%. Sprouts traded up 9.7% following the results while Albertsons was down 24.5%. Read our full analysis of Sprouts's results here and Albertsons's results here. There has been positive sentiment among investors in the non-discretionary retail segment, with share prices up 6.3% on average over the last month. Grocery Outlet is down 2.3% during the same time and is heading into earnings with an average analyst price target of $8.38 (compared to the current share price of $9.69). ALSO WORTH WATCHING: Nvidia's Quiet Partner. Nvidia's chips cost a hundred grand. The connectors that make them work cost even more. One company makes them all. Every AI server needs specialized infrastructure the chip companies don't make. High-speed cables. Power connectors. Thermal sensors. This 90-year-old company built a monopoly on it. The AI boom just started. This stock is still flying under the radar. Claim The Stock Ticker Here for FREE. View Comments", "date_published": "2026-08-12T19:17:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "GO"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "GO", "name": "Grocery Outlet Holding Corp", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/dfe4a0a8-4b00-43d6-9ae0-498106d447a1/"}]}}, {"id": "source:5de88087196736380214936785681e4b7a2768c92ca9f1df38afbf8f80978c91", "url": "https://www.tradingview.com/news/zacks:3e2023211094b:0-natural-grocers-stock-down-14-as-q3-earnings-decline-y-y", "external_url": "https://www.tradingview.com/news/zacks:3e2023211094b:0-natural-grocers-stock-down-14-as-q3-earnings-decline-y-y", "title": "Natural Grocers' Stock Down 14% as Q3 Earnings Decline Y/Y", "content_text": "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NGVC) saw its stock decline by 13.8% following a Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings report that showed a year-over-year decrease in earnings per share and net income. Despite a 1.8% rise in net sales, profitability metrics like operating income, adjusted EBITDA, and their respective margins contracted. The company attributed gross margin pressure to sales mix, inventory shrink, and increased freight costs, while management remains focused on store expansion and digital integration to drive future growth.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T18:11:52+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "TradingView"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "NGVC"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "NGVC", "name": "Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Inc", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/06e7c2cc-40d5-4311-8680-70bc2dca4daf/"}]}}, {"id": "source:766a2dfe26f670ef23b9e551f573971cf9f1507c24ecb4bde35ca811feb752dc", "url": "https://drugstorenews.com/kroger-offering-grocery-and-prescription-delivery-bundle", "external_url": "https://drugstorenews.com/kroger-offering-grocery-and-prescription-delivery-bundle", "title": "Kroger offering grocery and prescription delivery bundle", "content_text": "Kroger has launched a new service in partnership with Instacart, allowing customers to bundle grocery and eligible prescription deliveries into a single order. This initiative aims to enhance customer convenience and strengthen Kroger's e-commerce capabilities, a sector that recently saw a 19% surge in adjusted sales for the grocer. The service requires shoppers to enroll in the \"My Prescriptions\" program via the Kroger app.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T15:38:15+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Drug Store News"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:ea01c4ec381658436ec3b9687d43d5f2ae63bba9749f02bc3b9981537ec3a365", "url": "https://youarecurrent.com/2026/08/12/heritage-hill-residents-voice-opposition-to-proposed-kroger-development-in-brownsburg", "external_url": "https://youarecurrent.com/2026/08/12/heritage-hill-residents-voice-opposition-to-proposed-kroger-development-in-brownsburg", "title": "Heritage Hill residents voice opposition to proposed Kroger development in Brownsburg", "content_text": "Residents of the Heritage Hill neighborhood in Brownsburg are opposing a proposed 99,000-square-foot Kroger grocery store and fuel station near their homes. Concerns include increased traffic, noise, potential impact on property values, and the change from residential to commercial zoning. The development requires an amendment to the Heritage Hill PUD, and residents feel Kroger has not adequately addressed their concerns, leading to an upcoming public hearing.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T15:08:18+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Current Publishing"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:66921d733f555d710e3499908daf39ecb772c34dc579e68e788e3d7adeb412bb", "url": "https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/kroger-class-action-alleges-no-preservatives-labels-are-false", "external_url": "https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/kroger-class-action-alleges-no-preservatives-labels-are-false", "title": "Kroger class action alleges \u2018No Preservatives\u2019 labels are false", "content_text": "A new class action lawsuit has been filed against The Kroger Co., alleging that the grocery giant falsely advertises its private label products, including Private Selection and Simple Truth brands, as having \"No Preservatives\" or \"No Artificial Preservatives.\" Plaintiff Tiera Nance claims that ingredient lists on these products reveal common chemicals that function as preservatives, despite the prominent \"No Preservatives\" labels. Nance seeks to represent a class of California residents and is demanding a jury trial, asserting violations of California consumer protection laws.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T15:04:29+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Top Class Actions"}], "tags": ["Regulatory and legal", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:15ea299dc4ea62a1ee566e1e974cfeeb964980154e28cc3d6df82e95784c0bbb", "url": "https://www.abc12.com/news/health/michigan-kroger-customers-can-now-get-their-prescriptions-delivered/article_59bb9ef2-106b-4d35-8dcd-8ba1a45b1c27.html", "external_url": "https://www.abc12.com/news/health/michigan-kroger-customers-can-now-get-their-prescriptions-delivered/article_59bb9ef2-106b-4d35-8dcd-8ba1a45b1c27.html", "title": "Michigan Kroger customers can now get their prescriptions delivered", "content_text": "Kroger has announced that customers in Michigan can now have prescriptions delivered along with their groceries via Instacart. This new service allows customers to combine pharmacy orders with grocery deliveries through the Kroger app or website, streamlining the process for managing health and daily needs. Prescription delivery eligibility is subject to medication type, delivery address, local regulations, and age restrictions, and requires enrollment in My Prescriptions and Online Pay.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T14:38:30+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "WJRT ABC12"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:f532b914974ace89ee09839546ec30315f3c0c7d3edb64fe1c2b5576baa34b6f", "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kroger-taps-digital-retail-expert-to-lead-e-commerce-push", "external_url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/kroger-taps-digital-retail-expert-to-lead-e-commerce-push", "title": "Kroger taps digital retail expert to lead e-commerce push", "content_text": "Kroger has appointed Nate Faust, a former Walmart and startup executive, as its chief e-commerce officer to spearhead its digital commerce and delivery ambitions. Faust, co-founder of Jet.com and a key figure in Walmart's e-commerce supply chain transformation, brings over 20 years of experience in building and scaling successful online retail businesses. His appointment is expected to drive initiatives such as leveraging AI-powered logistics, partnering with autonomous vehicle orchestrators, and optimizing retail media to subsidize delivery costs.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T14:17:19+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "FreightWaves"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:1043638a57c2965046687650f7d80a51a337d84255c64f0468e4da15e901d43c", "url": "https://chainstoreage.com/kroger-taps-former-walmart-exec-chief-e-commerce-officer", "external_url": "https://chainstoreage.com/kroger-taps-former-walmart-exec-chief-e-commerce-officer", "title": "Kroger taps former Walmart exec as chief e-commerce officer", "content_text": "Kroger has appointed Nate Faust, a seasoned e-commerce veteran and former Walmart executive, as its executive VP and chief e-commerce officer, effective September 1. Faust brings over two decades of experience in building and scaling online businesses, including co-founding Jet.com and leading Walmart U.S. e-commerce supply chain transformation. This move underscores Kroger's continued focus on strengthening its digital business, which saw a 19% growth in adjusted e-commerce sales in its recent earnings report.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T13:38:25+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Chain Store Age"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:79deaa3018e6c0f3c400d48d15ef336311d6c347fb31026b8a5baf8e8d52cffa", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/albertsons-companies-helps-customers-prepare-120000017.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/albertsons-companies-helps-customers-prepare-120000017.html", "title": "Albertsons\u00ae Companies Helps Customers Prepare for Fall with Free Flu Immunizations and Grocery Savings", "content_text": "Customers can receive seasonal immunizations, earn up to $20 off their next grocery purchase and take advantage of walk-in or scheduled appointments BOISE, Idaho, August 12, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albertsons\u00ae Companies, Inc. [NYSE: ACI] pharmacies are helping customers prepare for the back-to-school season and the busy months ahead by making flu immunizations convenient, accessible and rewarding. Customers can receive a free flu immunization at any of the company's more than 1,700 pharmacy locations, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, ACME and Tom Thumb.* Customers who re", "date_published": "2026-08-12T12:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "ACI"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "ACI", "name": "Albertsons Companies", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/00af1cc8-7acf-47e5-99cd-e5708403f2dd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:82bc1bb08f62793ab736ad8ac9789b7ac30266832ee99caeed1e7f371e09195c", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/harris-teeter-presents-35th-annual-120000014.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/harris-teeter-presents-35th-annual-120000014.html", "title": "Harris Teeter Presents 35th Annual Chef's Best Fundraiser Benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina", "content_text": "Featuring eight-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Tom Colicchio MATTHEWS, N.C., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Teeter is proud to announce the return of its signature Chef's Best fundraiser, supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in their mission to end hunger. This year's event promises an unforgettable evening featuring cuisine crafted by acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author, television personality, and advocate Tom Colicchio. Guests will enjoy an exceptional culinary experience alongside live entertainment, auctions and raffles.Chef's Best 2026 Poster Chef's Best is the la", "date_published": "2026-08-12T12:00:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:1bfa1a6d0f908334899a84fdf2e4b16cf508dc9ef94c1c916f62e38d93bbca24", "url": "https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/08/12/kroger-adds-ecommerce-chief-in-latest-c-suite-move.html", "external_url": "https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2026/08/12/kroger-adds-ecommerce-chief-in-latest-c-suite-move.html", "title": "Kroger hires e-commerce veteran to newly created C-suite role", "content_text": "Kroger Co. has appointed Nate Faust as its new chief e-commerce officer, a newly created C-suite position. Faust is an external hire, bringing new expertise to the company's digital strategy. This move signals Kroger's increased focus on expanding its e-commerce capabilities.", "date_published": "2026-08-12T10:43:33+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "The Business Journals"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:2e1b016f886d9d938cc137033d31e555daad2dbe794b83ab111fd206e9acc1f5", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/armanino-foods-distinction-inc-amnf-050248102.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/armanino-foods-distinction-inc-amnf-050248102.html", "title": "Armanino Foods of Distinction Inc (AMNF) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Sales and ...", "content_text": "This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Release Date: August 11, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Positive Points Record net sales of $21.7 million, up 8.5% year-over-year, with gross margin expanding 260 basis points to 48.3%. Strong growth in core U.S. foodservice and international segments, with international achieving its largest quarter of shipments in company history. New national account wins, including Smoothie King (1,300 locations) and Wonder, expanding product reach beyond traditional Italian menus. Successfu", "date_published": "2026-08-12T05:02:48+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:7e2403c400abd638ae46ba099524c3988824712a1bffff1892b2ca334da1cb44", "url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/sprouts-42-store-expansion-and-buybacks-could-be-a-game-changer-for-sprouts-farmers-market-sfm-2026-08-10", "external_url": "https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/sprouts-42-store-expansion-and-buybacks-could-be-a-game-changer-for-sprouts-farmers-market-sfm-2026-08-10", "title": "Sprouts\u2019 42-Store Expansion and Buybacks Could Be A Game Changer For Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)", "content_text": "Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) reported Q2 2026 results with higher sales, slightly lower net income, and plans for 42 new store openings and a $409.79 million share repurchase. The company provided detailed Q3 and full-year 2026 guidance, including projected net sales growth of 5.5% to 6.5%. This expansion aims to reinforce its specialty, health-focused market position, though analysts note potential risks regarding profitability in competitive markets.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T22:12:03+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Sahm"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a133fcebae9369587f7d838fb2770b30de7adf2779870f700119e82e4dc68d8d", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/albertsons-aci-stock-may-no-211000099.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/albertsons-aci-stock-may-no-211000099.html", "title": "Albertsons (ACI) Stock May Be No Bargain With Earnings Rich And Shares Down 39%", "content_text": "Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. Albertsons Companies stock has fallen sharply over the past few years, yet current valuation checks and recent news on leadership and strategy leave the market debate open on whether the shares are now cheap or still pricing in too much risk. Albertsons Companies shareholders have seen the stock decline 38.8% over the past 3 years, which raises the question of whether the current price already reflects the market's concerns. The push into AI powered shopping tools, such as th", "date_published": "2026-08-11T21:10:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "ACI"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "ACI", "name": "Albertsons Companies", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/00af1cc8-7acf-47e5-99cd-e5708403f2dd/"}]}}, {"id": "source:3901f1f804b525debf8875ed22e6b8ab8133c5bde391dfbf7932c483bc99a3f5", "url": "https://news.google.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?oc=5", "external_url": "https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxNdHpKZkN0NnVjZmR2cnl5QUdCS05PUWhULTAyTE9nUHFkdUUwemhwRm5nWGVQTDRGN2VXTVd5YThtM215ajZfR1IyRFR5TmdPRlJsX3A2SWJRQ3J5ZUF4VXhNMVdIM0Z0X1dsSTgxcDY3SUhSamlZb2ZSWWVMbVRGX2RZdUkyUlM2ckYzYTIzWUhHVEJhNnE0dEpSMUdLeFlLZ1pKQk51SHFpeWdHN1pUcmVrSG9QOWZsTTBWZTVWRlpBN1ozRVVXcEtvbFFBVHNESzg0R1VHZ0FpOEQ2UGfSAeMBQVVfeXFMTkg0dGhGSm5QZVdfaGNkSUNveXNPdjBmeU41QVZUMWp4dFhHX3BuR01GaElDbXN2Qjcyd2tGY3htMjJuemFscGRab0tZNGt0RjNZOVU5azUxZERRdDZTcHNzejZSLS10dDA2SEFDc0lva2V2amk3OUI5d19ZdVU1SnJEUVlzSEl3SEYzWjcyZFBNUTlRNkVWWnpSQTBVb2FTVTNzSVphd2E1QlFWVzMxdGtYQkFjMDBmR0VYTjBUSENBZEtrdzJIcjVTZWo3WFR6MFcwNGp1d2VmeGNfNXpwRV9QdTQ?oc=5", "title": "Does Ingles Markets' (IMKT.A) Earnings Resilience Outweigh Governance Questions After a Board Resignation?", "content_text": "Does Ingles Markets' (IMKT.A) Earnings Resilience Outweigh Governance Questions After a Board Resignation?", "date_published": "2026-08-11T20:45:25+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "simplywall.st"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "IMKTA"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "IMKTA", "name": "Ingles Markets Incorporated", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/3c413321-47c9-4e82-a40c-264458af0eb2/"}]}}, {"id": "source:7d7b902a2b2289bb7bc293b2fb6f5f287e4e25f00a1f15722d843a153a09ef4c", "url": "https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-names-executive-vice-president-chief-ecommerce-officer-csuite-appointment/827610", "external_url": "https://www.grocerydive.com/news/kroger-names-executive-vice-president-chief-ecommerce-officer-csuite-appointment/827610", "title": "Kroger names former Walmart executive as e-commerce chief", "content_text": "Kroger has appointed Nate Faust, former Walmart executive and Jet.com co-founder, as its executive vice president and chief e-commerce officer, effective September 1. This strategic hire follows the appointment of another Walmart veteran, Greg Foran, as Kroger's CEO, indicating a move to strengthen its digital leadership. Faust brings extensive experience in e-commerce and logistics, having also helped launch Olive, a sustainable e-commerce logistics company.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T20:06:16+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Grocery Dive"}], "tags": ["Deals and strategy", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:6e8699bd49352ce6d854dde653a1e5e5b57555cb94aba946ebc1bc9f9459811c", "url": "https://www.indystar.com/story/grocery/delivery-services/2026/08/11/kroger-instacart-customers-can-get-groceries-delivered-with-their-prescriptions-pay-less/91255985007", "external_url": "https://www.indystar.com/story/grocery/delivery-services/2026/08/11/kroger-instacart-customers-can-get-groceries-delivered-with-their-prescriptions-pay-less/91255985007", "title": "New service delivers Kroger groceries alongside prescriptions", "content_text": "Kroger has launched a new service allowing customers to get groceries and prescriptions delivered together in a single order via Instacart. This initiative aims to simplify shopping by bundling essential items, saving customers trips to multiple locations. The service is available through the Kroger app and online, with ScriptDrop handling prescription-only deliveries.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T20:05:16+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "IndyStar"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:1353c80d65fe08d87b10c3c1ad6917a6ed4e19081b391ddb7e3badbef23c88e7", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/armanino-foods-reports-record-second-200500206.html", "external_url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/armanino-foods-reports-record-second-200500206.html", "title": "Armanino Foods Reports Record Second Quarter 2026 Net Sales", "content_text": "Second Quarter Net Sales Increased 8.5% to a record $21.7 Million; Gross Margin Expanded 265 basis points; Gross Profit Increased 14.8% PLEASANTON, CA / ACCESS Newswire / August 11, 2026 / Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc. (OTCQX:AMNF), a leading producer and marketer of premium frozen Italian and specialty foods serving foodservice, retail, and industrial customers across North America and select international markets, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Financial Summary: $ in millions (excl. EPS) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 3", "date_published": "2026-08-11T20:05:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "finance.yahoo.com"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Provider-linked mention", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:aeb7b02c7500ad24861004651c712507b3c0044eaec145e5dcf5d6ac57a3b249", "url": "https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-hires-jetcom-co-founder-nate-faust-new-chief-e-commerce-officer", "external_url": "https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-hires-jetcom-co-founder-nate-faust-new-chief-e-commerce-officer", "title": "Kroger Hires Jet.com Co-Founder Nate Faust as New Chief E-Commerce Officer", "content_text": "Kroger has appointed Nate Faust, co-founder of Jet.com and former Walmart e-commerce executive, as its new EVP and Chief E-Commerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Faust brings over 20 years of experience in e-commerce, including developing innovative delivery and fulfillment solutions for companies like Diapers.com and Olive. His hiring underscores Kroger's commitment to enhancing its digital and delivery capabilities amidst the evolving e-commerce landscape in the grocery industry.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T19:45:16+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Progressive Grocer"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:008aacd758cc9ecb5f41a7072434150a4d9686a71cb38444b05708bfe66c400f", "url": "https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260811cl23851/kroger-names-nate-faust-executive-vice-president-and-chief-ecommerce-officer", "external_url": "https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20260811cl23851/kroger-names-nate-faust-executive-vice-president-and-chief-ecommerce-officer", "title": "Kroger names Nate Faust Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer", "content_text": "Kroger Co. announced the appointment of Nate Faust as Executive Vice President and Chief eCommerce Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Faust, co-founder of Jet.com and former Senior Vice President of Walmart U.S. eCommerce Supply Chain, brings over two decades of experience in building and scaling e-commerce businesses. His expertise is expected to help Kroger enhance its digital business and customer experience.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T19:38:22+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Morningstar"}], "tags": ["Market update", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:a23ec22d381921349790e32d694824cca4f1a538ce7d21dd83cd17cfbc835bc4", "url": "https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-bundles-grocery-and-prescription-delivery", "external_url": "https://progressivegrocer.com/kroger-bundles-grocery-and-prescription-delivery", "title": "Kroger Bundles Grocery and Prescription Delivery", "content_text": "Kroger has launched a new service allowing shoppers to combine eligible prescription and grocery deliveries in a single order through Instacart. This initiative aims to enhance convenience and strengthen Kroger's e-commerce capabilities, which recently saw a 19% surge in adjusted sales. The service, already launched by Harris Teeter, highlights Kroger's focus on online growth and loyalty programs, underscored by the recent hiring of Nate Faust as EVP and chief e-commerce officer.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T19:11:11+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Progressive Grocer"}], "tags": ["Earnings", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:30283aeb014f09a24371e2efe356185c918e7d7bd60bfcad151a7c37500835e0", "url": "https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/08/dont-eat-these-6-foods-recently-sold-at-michigan-kroger-stores.html", "external_url": "https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/08/dont-eat-these-6-foods-recently-sold-at-michigan-kroger-stores.html", "title": "Don\u2019t eat these 6 foods recently sold at Michigan Kroger stores", "content_text": "Six Taylor Fresh Foods products sold at Kroger stores in Michigan have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination. This recall follows a federal investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to jalape\u00f1o peppers, which has affected 345 people across 27 states. Customers who purchased these items, with sell-by dates between August 7 and August 16, are advised to return or discard them.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T18:44:00+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "MLive.com"}], "tags": ["Regulatory and legal", "KR"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "KR", "name": "Kroger Company", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/6d3396e6-6a6e-4d5d-bf2d-b4646707e5f9/"}]}}, {"id": "source:63ff59ac0b0231d76b9fa2a7f28e0d5f05593485fb17215a60d4f7afb10f8245", "url": "https://yourvalley.net/stories/goodyear-development-bringing-in-sprouts,711175", "external_url": "https://yourvalley.net/stories/goodyear-development-bringing-in-sprouts,711175", "title": "Goodyear development bringing in Sprouts", "content_text": "Common Bond Development Group and Harvard Investments are partnering to bring a Sprouts Farmers Market and other retail spaces to the Estrella community in Goodyear. Sprouts will occupy 23,024 square feet of a 35,224-square-foot development, with the remaining area dedicated to smaller retail shops and a standalone pad. This development addresses a highly requested store for Goodyear residents.", "date_published": "2026-08-11T17:40:59+00:00", "authors": [{"name": "Your Valley"}], "tags": ["Market update", "SFM"], "_sharemaestro": {"country": "United States", "coverage": "Main company", "market_context": null, "companies": [{"symbol": "SFM", "name": "Sprouts Farmers Market LLC", "sentiment_url": "https://sharemaestro.com/sentiment/1dc40bcf-070e-40a3-967d-35712ae1b3ed/"}]}}]}