# Store inventory report: October 15, 2026

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15
Updated Oct 15, 2026 (2026-10-15T21:41:56.567Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 15, 2026, 8:39 PM UTC and Oct 15, 2026, 9:41 PM UTC (2026-10-15T20:39:10.963Z to 2026-10-15T21:41:56.567Z); the most recent check was 5 days before this page was generated.
Page generated: Oct 20, 2026, 11:26 AM UTC (2026-10-20T11:26:54.490Z)

194 stores · 251 products · 3 cities

On October 15, 2026: Retailers reported 90.2% of 19,801 store-product listings with a known status in stock, across 194 stores in 3 cities. Bread was the hardest category to find (74.0% in stock); Paper towels was the easiest (97.3%). On identical products, Food 4 Less prices averaged 17.8% lower than Ralphs in San Diego, CA (56 products compared). The widest price gap between cities was Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime Cold Medicine Softgels: $7.99 in Chicago, IL vs $12.99 in San Diego, CA (median store prices).

On this page:

- [Key findings](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#findings)
- [In-stock rate by city](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#cities)
- [In-stock rate by category](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#categories)
- [Lowest in-stock rates among the stores Aisles covers](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#hardest)
- [Price differences between chains on identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#chain-prices)
- [What this report covers](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#scope)
- [Same product, different city: biggest price gaps](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#city-prices)
- [How this report was made](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#method)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15#questions)

- Stores checked: 194
- Products: 251
- Listings: 21,833
- In-stock rate: 90.2%
- Out of stock: 1,936
- Status not reported: 2,032

> Availability is reported by each retailer and checked by Aisles about once a day. It can change at any time, and Aisles does not physically verify stock. Confirm with the store before making a special trip.

## Key findings

Retailers reported 90.2% of 19,801 store-product listings with a known status in stock, across 194 stores in 3 cities.

Bread was the hardest category to find (74.0% in stock); Paper towels was the easiest (97.3%).

On identical products, Food 4 Less prices averaged 17.8% lower than Ralphs in San Diego, CA (56 products compared).

The widest price gap between cities was Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime Cold Medicine Softgels: $7.99 in Chicago, IL vs $12.99 in San Diego, CA (median store prices).

## In-stock rate by city

| City | Stores | Listings with a status | In-stock rate | Out of stock | Status not reported |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chicago, IL](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15/chicago) | 28 | 3,036 | 87.5% | 379 | 158 |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15/los-angeles) | 141 | 14,256 | 90.6% | 1,335 | 1,574 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-15/san-diego) | 25 | 2,509 | 91.2% | 222 | 300 |

## In-stock rate by category

| Category | Listings with a status | In-stock rate | Out of stock |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bread | 254 | 74.0% | 66 |
| Coffee | 1,528 | 84.2% | 241 |
| Eggs | 1,596 | 86.5% | 215 |
| Batteries | 1,697 | 86.7% | 226 |
| Toothpaste | 1,867 | 89.8% | 191 |
| Dog food | 1,824 | 90.1% | 181 |
| Cold and flu | 1,882 | 90.6% | 176 |
| Pain relief | 1,780 | 91.2% | 157 |
| Diapers | 1,931 | 91.2% | 169 |
| Milk | 1,723 | 91.6% | 145 |
| Baby formula | 1,779 | 93.4% | 117 |
| Paper towels | 1,940 | 97.3% | 52 |

## Lowest in-stock rates among the stores Aisles covers

| Product | Category | Listings with a status | In-stock rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oroweat D'Italiano Italian Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/oroweat-ditaliano-italian-bread-0007341095628) | Bread | 46 | 0.0% |
| [Horizon Organic Shelf Stable 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/horizon-organic-shelf-stable-1-lowfat-chocolate-milk-0074236500416) | Milk | 20 | 0.0% |
| [Vicks DayQuil NyQuil Cold & Flu Medicine Acetaminophen Liquicaps](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/vicks-dayquil-nyquil-cold-flu-medicine-acetaminophen-liquicaps-0032390001452) | Cold and flu | 15 | 0.0% |
| [Duracell Copper Top AA Alkaline Batteries - 4 Count](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/duracell-copper-top-aa-alkaline-batteries-4-count-0004133341501) | Batteries | 24 | 4.2% |
| [Dimetapp Children's Dimetapp Day & Night, Cold & Cough, Nighttime Cold & Congestion Medicine, Grape Flavor](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/dimetapp-childrens-dimetapp-day-night-cold-cough-nighttime-cold-0085002666006) | Cold and flu | 16 | 6.3% |
| [Kroger Grade A Large White Eggs](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-grade-a-large-white-eggs-0001111060914) | Eggs | 22 | 18.2% |
| [Crest 3D White Advanced Teeth Whitening Toothpaste Radiant Mint Triple Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/crest-3d-white-advanced-teeth-whitening-toothpaste-radiant-mint-0003077210337) | Toothpaste | 69 | 21.7% |
| [Rayovac Fusion AA Batteries , Double A Alkaline Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/rayovac-fusion-aa-batteries-double-a-alkaline-batteries-0001280052334) | Batteries | 31 | 29.0% |
| [Kroger Breakfast Blend Mild Roast Ground Coffee](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-breakfast-blend-mild-roast-ground-coffee-0001111010738) | Coffee | 82 | 30.5% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200mg-0004126001634) | Pain relief | 63 | 31.7% |
| [Organic Valley Whole Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/organic-valley-whole-milk-half-gallon-0009396651300) | Milk | 28 | 32.1% |
| [Energizer® Energizer Rechargeables Basic Chargers Battery](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/energizer-energizer-rechargeables-basic-chargers-battery-0003980007401) | Batteries | 14 | 35.7% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Caplets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-caplets-200-mg-0004126002178) | Pain relief | 51 | 37.3% |
| [Private Selection Caramel Truffle Medium Roast Ground Coffee](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/private-selection-caramel-truffle-medium-roast-ground-coffee-0001111016407) | Coffee | 75 | 41.3% |
| [Kroger Alkaline AA Batteries Value Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-alkaline-aa-batteries-value-pack-0004126002210) | Batteries | 66 | 47.0% |

## Price differences between chains on identical products

| City | Lower-priced chain | Compared with | Identical products | Average price difference | Same price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| San Diego, CA | Food 4 Less | Ralphs | 56 | 17.8% lower | 15 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Food 4 Less | Ralphs | 66 | 16.9% lower | 19 |
| Chicago, IL | Food 4 Less | Mariano’s | 91 | 9.8% lower | 38 |

## What this report covers

Grocery stores only: 194 stores in 3 cities with qualifying records on this date. Stores inside shopping malls are not part of daily reports, so a report covers fewer stores and cities than the site lists. Each store reports a curated assortment of commonly bought products, not its full catalog, so "lowest in-stock rates" describe the stores Aisles covers, not every store in the area.

## Same product, different city: biggest price gaps

| Product | Lowest (median store price) | Highest (median store price) | Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-cold-medicine-softgels-0004126001240) | $7.99 in Chicago, IL | $12.99 in San Diego, CA | +63% |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001257) | $1.99 in Chicago, IL | $2.99 in San Diego, CA | +50% |
| [Dunkin' Original Blend Medium Roast Ground Coffee](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/dunkin-original-blend-medium-roast-ground-coffee-0088133400046) | $7.99 in Chicago, IL | $11.99 in San Diego, CA | +50% |
| [Kroger Lactose Free 2% Reduced Fat Milk Half Gallon](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-lactose-free-2-reduced-fat-milk-half-gallon-0001111082556) | $3.39 in Los Angeles, CA | $4.99 in Chicago, IL | +47% |
| [Kroger Breakfast Blend Mild Roast Ground Coffee](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-breakfast-blend-mild-roast-ground-coffee-0001111010738) | $6.00 in Los Angeles, CA | $8.49 in Chicago, IL | +42% |
| [Comforts Day or Night Baby Diapers Size 6 (35+ lbs)](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/comforts-day-or-night-baby-diapers-size-6-35-lbs-0004126002089) | $5.99 in Chicago, IL | $7.99 in San Diego, CA | +33% |
| [Kroger Severe Cold and Flu DayTime NightTime Multi-Symptom Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-severe-cold-and-flu-daytime-nighttime-multi-symptom-cold-0004126000970) | $8.99 in Chicago, IL | $11.99 in San Diego, CA | +33% |
| [Kroger Severe Cold and Flu DayTime Multi-symptom Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-severe-cold-and-flu-daytime-multi-symptom-cold-medicine-0004126000971) | $8.99 in Chicago, IL | $11.99 in San Diego, CA | +33% |
| [Crest + Scope Mint Outlast Complete Whitening Toothpaste Value Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/crest-scope-mint-outlast-complete-whitening-toothpaste-value-pack-0003700090734) | $7.49 in Los Angeles, CA | $9.49 in Chicago, IL | +27% |
| [Kroger White Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-white-bread-0001111008485) | $1.99 in Los Angeles, CA | $2.49 in Chicago, IL | +25% |
| [Kroger White Sandwich Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/kroger-white-sandwich-bread-0001111008486) | $1.99 in San Diego, CA | $2.49 in Chicago, IL | +25% |
| [Colgate Total Active Prevention Whitening Toothpaste Double Pack in Mint](https://aislesinventory.com/san-diego/products/colgate-total-active-prevention-whitening-toothpaste-double-pack-in-0082785400194) | $7.99 in San Diego, CA | $9.99 in Chicago, IL | +25% |
| [Private Selection Caramel Truffle Medium Roast Ground Coffee](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/private-selection-caramel-truffle-medium-roast-ground-coffee-0001111016407) | $9.59 in Los Angeles, CA | $11.99 in Chicago, IL | +25% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Softgels 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-softgels-200mg-0004126001634) | $11.99 in Los Angeles, CA | $14.99 in Chicago, IL | +25% |
| [Kroger Rugged + Reliable Paper Towels Double Plus Rolls BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-rugged-reliable-paper-towels-double-plus-rolls-big-deal-0001111016088) | $19.99 in Los Angeles, CA | $24.99 in Chicago, IL | +25% |

## How this report was made

Snapshot: for every store and product, the most recent retailer-reported observation retrieved by the end of the report date (UTC). Observations past their freshness window count as "status unknown".

In-stock rate: listings reported in stock or low stock, divided by listings with a reported status (in stock, low stock or out of stock). Listings whose status the retailer did not report are excluded from the rate and counted separately.

Prices: store prices as reported by the retailer, including any promotion it reported. City and chain comparisons use only current readings with a price, take the median store price per product, and compare only identical products (the same Kroger product ID, which is the item’s UPC, so package sizes match). A chain pair is shown only when 10 or more products were priced at both.

Aisles did not physically verify stock or prices. Retailer systems can be wrong or delayed.

## Questions shoppers ask

### Which product category was hardest to find on October 15, 2026?

Bread: 74.0% of listings with a reported status were in stock across the stores Aisles checked.

### Which grocery chain had lower prices on identical products?

In San Diego, CA, Food 4 Less averaged 17.8% lower prices than Ralphs across 56 identical products on October 15, 2026.

### How was this report made?

Snapshot: for every store and product, the most recent retailer-reported observation retrieved by the end of the report date (UTC). Observations past their freshness window count as "status unknown". In-stock rate: listings reported in stock or low stock, divided by listings with a reported status (in stock, low stock or out of stock). Listings whose status the retailer did not report are excluded from the rate and counted separately.

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