NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top supermarkets companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Kroger fell $.21 or 1.0 percent, to $21.29.
Safeway fell $.51 or 2.8 percent, to $17.65.
Supervalu rose $.09 or 2.2 percent, to $4.27.
Whole Foods Market Inc. fell $1.41 or 1.5 percent, to $89.90.