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The Buckle (NYSE:BKE) reported sales results for the five-week fiscal month ended July 4, 2026, showing continued growth in both total revenue and comparable store performance.

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ:HELE) reported fiscal first-quarter 2027 results for the three months ended May 31, 2026, with consolidated net sales increasing to $402.1 million from $371.7 million in the prior-year period.

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) announced extensive price rollbacks on seasonal food items, including ground beef, sodas, and fresh produce to help consumers combat persistent grocery inflation pressures.

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ:MIDD) said it has completed the previously announced spin-off of its Food Processing business into a new standalone company, Midera Food Processing.

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) agreed with the U.S. Department of Justice to pay $600 million to settle allegations tied to illegal pharmaceutical and controlled substance sales on its e-commerce platforms.

General Mills (NYSE:GIS) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 net sales of $4.6 billion, reflecting a 1% increase as organic net sales were flat year over year.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) agreed to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, expanding its grocery and pharmacy footprint across five U.S. states through the addition of 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies.

Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ:CALM) said it has reached an agreement to resolve claims brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and 17 state attorneys general following a 15-month investigation into egg pricing practices.

Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) entered a definitive agreement to sell its Brazilian operations, which operate under the CERATTI brand, to Zanchetta Alimentos LTDA.

Kroger (NYSE:KR) announced that its Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in the annual dividend from $1.40 to $1.56 per share.

Darden Restaurants (NYSE:DRI) reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $3.72 billion, an increase of 13.7% from the prior-year period.

McCormick (NYSE:MKC) reported second quarter 2026 net sales growth of 16.7%, driven by 1.7% organic growth and a 2.7% positive currency impact.