Owned brands such as the new Kindfull pet brand added to a streak of Q3 sales gains that go back to 2019, as all five core merchandising categories saw huge sales gains in the latest Q3 2021 report.
Amid a near double-digit rise in same-store sales for the quarter, the retailer also said its inventory is ahead of expectations for the holidays, including its recent exclusives.
Amazon is preparing for Black Friday in a big way, with discounts available throughout the company's massive inventory, including on private label products.
In a major partnership, the home retailer will bring home and baby goods to Kroger's Marketplace website, along with a physical pilot store coming soon.