Numerator: Inflation Continues but Unevenly

Numerator: Inflation Continues but Unevenly

Inflation gained in March according to market researcher Numerator, but the impact differs across product and consumer segments. For example, March grocery prices were up 11% versus the month a year earlier in contrast to February up 10.3% year-over-year. Prices for...
Albertsons Posts Solid Q4 Gains

Albertsons Posts Solid Q4 Gains

With identical sales positive after a big leap in the year-past period, Albertsons Cos. made big gains in the fourth quarter that included turning around a GAAP loss. Net income was $455.1 million, or 79 cents per diluted share, versus a net loss of $144.2 million, or...