Food deflation weighs on Kroger’s results
March 17, 2017
Kroger is looking to expand market share with programs such as its ClickList online ordering and store pickup service as lower food prices continue to take a bite out of the chain’s dollar sales. Food prices are expected to increase marginally in 2017.
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