Second Quarter Highlights
* Identical Sales without fuel decreased 0.6%; two-year stack increased 14.0%
* Digital Sales two-year stack grew 114%
* EPS of
* Operating Profit of
* Alternative profit business continued strong growth tracking toward high end of annual expectations
Comments from Chairman and CEO
'Our strategic focus on leading with fresh and accelerating with digital continues to build momentum across our business.
'Our associates continue to support our customers and our communities through the pandemic by delivering a full, fresh, and friendly experience every day. We are committed to our environmental, social, and governance strategy to advance positive outcomes for people and our planet and create more resilient global systems, driven by our Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan.
'We are leveraging technology, innovation, and our competitive moats to deliver against the initiatives outlined at our 2021 investor day, and we remain confident in our ability to deliver total shareholder returns of 8% to 11% over time.'
Second Quarter Financial Results: See full results at:
https://ir.kroger.com/CorporateProfile/press-releases/press-release/2021/Kroger-Reports-Strong-Second-Quarter-Results-and-Raises-Full-Year-2021-Guidance/default.aspx
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