Kroger Q3 sales up 2.6%, eCommerce sales rise 17%, operating loss at $1.5bln.

• Kroger Q3 sales up 2.6% without fuel • Operating loss of $1.54 bln; EPS of $2.02 • $2.6 bln impairment and related charges • Adjusted FIFO operating profit of $1.09 bln • Adjusted EPS of $1.05 • eCommerce sales increased 17%