Grocery store chain operator Kroger posted a decrease in 2Q16 earnings, hurt by lower operating profit compared to 2Q15. Net earnings were $383MM, or $0.40 per diluted share compared to $433MM, or $0.44 per diluted share last year. Sales grew 4% to $26.6Bil in 2Q16, compared to $25.5Bil a year ago. Adjusted diluted net EPS was $0.47 in the quarter.