date:Sep 17, 2013
Kroger Co., which owns also Ralphs, Fry's and other chains, said sales rose 3.3 percent at stores open at least a year during the quarter. The rise was helped by an increase in the number of loyal households, which Kroger defines using factors such as how much they spend and how often they visit.
Looking ahead, Kroger now expects the sales figure to increase between 3 percent and 3.5 percent for fiscal 2013, excluding fuel. Its previous projection was for an increase in 2.5 to 3.5 percent. Wall