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BAKERY SALES BAKERY
Dollar sales were $3.8B in July 2026
Bakery department sales, including both center-store and perimeter bakery, reached $3.8 billion in July, declining 0.9% in dollars and 2.7% in units versus a year ago. While the July period included Fourth of July celebrations, holiday demand was not enough to offset broader category challenges. Center-store bakery sales declined 0.5% in dollars and 3.3% in units, while perimeter bakery sales decreased 1.1% in dollars and 1.4% in units. The continued unit performance advantage for perimeter bakery suggests consumers remain more engaged with fresh bakery offerings than packaged alternatives.