Beverly Hills 12/9/2009 3:37:27 AM
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Kroger Reports Huge 3Q Loss

Finance World News Update by EQUITIES Magazine

The Kroger Co., the nation’s largest traditional grocery chain, reported an $875 million third-quarter loss, mostly due to the $1.05 billion charge to write down the value of its Ralphs California division. Even without that, its profit fell over 25 percent.

 

More customers are coming into its stores, Kroger said, but they're spending less and focusing on bargains at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., club stores like Costco Wholesale Corp., and regional competitors.

 

Kroger shares, which traded as high as $27.59 last December, fell 12 percent, or $2.70 in midday trading to $20.15.

 

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