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Grocers push through inflation, passing higher prices to shoppers

The US Department of Labor said Tuesday that inflation grew to a four-decade high of 8.5% in March from the same month a year ago. Food prices rose 8.8% from last year, with grocery prices increasing 10%

4 min read . Updated: 15 Apr 2022, 01:30 AM IST Jaewon Kang, The Wall Street Journal

Albertsons said it is gaining market share as it manages inflation; Kroger, other supermarkets reporting higher sales

Rising food prices are helping boost sales and profits for U.S. grocery chains, as some retailers said that consumers so far are accepting higher prices.

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