# Store inventory report: October 17, 2026

Source: https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17
Updated Oct 17, 2026 (2026-10-17T13:59:46.027Z)
Last checked by Aisles: between Oct 16, 2026, 2:44 PM UTC and Oct 17, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC (2026-10-16T14:44:36.679Z to 2026-10-17T13:59:46.027Z); the most recent check was 15 hours before this page was generated.
Page generated: Oct 18, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC (2026-10-18T04:45:14.706Z)

662 stores · 501 products · 11 cities

On October 17, 2026: Retailers reported 87.2% of 148,416 store-product listings with a known status in stock, across 662 stores in 11 cities. Bread was the hardest category to find (51.6% in stock); Paper towels was the easiest (98.5%). On identical products, Fred Meyer prices averaged 18.7% lower than QFC in Seattle, WA (205 products compared). The widest price gap between cities was Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg: $1.99 in Indianapolis, IN vs $8.49 in Seattle, WA (median store prices).

On this page:

- [Key findings](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#findings)
- [In-stock rate by city](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#cities)
- [In-stock rate by category](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#categories)
- [Hardest products to find](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#hardest)
- [Price differences between chains on identical products](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#chain-prices)
- [Same product, different city: biggest price gaps](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#city-prices)
- [How this report was made](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#method)
- [Questions shoppers ask](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17#questions)

- Stores checked: 662
- Products: 501
- Listings: 162,393
- In-stock rate: 87.2%
- Out of stock: 18,930
- Status not reported: 13,977

> 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 87.2% of 148,416 store-product listings with a known status in stock, across 662 stores in 11 cities.

Bread was the hardest category to find (51.6% in stock); Paper towels was the easiest (98.5%).

On identical products, Fred Meyer prices averaged 18.7% lower than QFC in Seattle, WA (205 products compared).

The widest price gap between cities was Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg: $1.99 in Indianapolis, IN vs $8.49 in Seattle, WA (median store prices).

## In-stock rate by city

| City | Stores | Listings with a status | In-stock rate | Out of stock | Status not reported |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Seattle, WA](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/seattle) | 65 | 13,767 | 79.5% | 2,828 | 1,506 |
| [Chicago, IL](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/chicago) | 37 | 8,527 | 82.6% | 1,487 | 380 |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/los-angeles) | 141 | 30,975 | 84.1% | 4,924 | 2,146 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/san-diego) | 25 | 5,406 | 84.4% | 841 | 452 |
| [Indianapolis, IN](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/indianapolis) | 46 | 11,302 | 88.3% | 1,326 | 664 |
| [Dallas, TX](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/dallas) | 47 | 11,689 | 89.3% | 1,251 | 946 |
| [Fort Worth, TX](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/fort-worth) | 32 | 7,957 | 89.5% | 835 | 655 |
| [Columbus, OH](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/columbus) | 52 | 12,891 | 89.5% | 1,349 | 848 |
| [Houston, TX](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/houston) | 69 | 17,270 | 89.8% | 1,756 | 1,527 |
| [Phoenix, AZ](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/phoenix) | 87 | 20,642 | 90.6% | 1,941 | 1,296 |
| [Charlotte, NC](https://aislesinventory.com/reports/2026-10-17/charlotte) | 61 | 7,990 | 95.1% | 392 | 3,557 |

## In-stock rate by category

| Category | Listings with a status | In-stock rate | Out of stock |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bread | 1,996 | 51.6% | 966 |
| Batteries | 11,229 | 77.0% | 2,581 |
| Eggs | 10,152 | 78.1% | 2,222 |
| Cold and flu | 12,816 | 83.7% | 2,093 |
| Milk | 14,129 | 85.0% | 2,118 |
| Toothpaste | 14,775 | 86.3% | 2,017 |
| Baby formula | 12,371 | 88.0% | 1,479 |
| Coffee | 13,778 | 88.2% | 1,626 |
| Diapers | 21,235 | 89.9% | 2,139 |
| Dog food | 16,037 | 93.3% | 1,077 |
| Pain relief | 9,490 | 95.2% | 456 |
| Paper towels | 10,408 | 98.5% | 156 |

## Hardest products to find

| Product | Category | Listings with a status | In-stock rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger Multi-Symptom Cold and Flu DayTime and NightTime Cold Medicine Softgels](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-multi-symptom-cold-and-flu-daytime-and-nighttime-cold-medicine-0004126001689) | Cold and flu | 173 | 0.0% |
| [Kroger Grade AA Large White Eggs](https://aislesinventory.com/houston/products/kroger-grade-aa-large-white-eggs-0001111085503) | Eggs | 137 | 0.0% |
| [Kroger Grade AA Large White Eggs](https://aislesinventory.com/houston/products/kroger-grade-aa-large-white-eggs-0001111085428) | Eggs | 101 | 0.0% |
| [Oroweat D'Italiano Italian Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/oroweat-ditaliano-italian-bread-0007341095628) | Bread | 98 | 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 | 63 | 0.0% |
| [Advil Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer, Ibuprofen 200 mg for Pain Relief](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/advil-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-200-mg-for-pain-relief-0030573015110) | Pain relief | 41 | 0.0% |
| [Horizon Organic Shelf Stable 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/horizon-organic-shelf-stable-1-lowfat-chocolate-milk-0074236500270) | Milk | 11 | 0.0% |
| [Vicks DayQuil & NyQuil Kids Honey Cold & Cough + Congestion Liquid Combo Pack](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/vicks-dayquil-nyquil-kids-honey-cold-cough-congestion-liquid-combo-0032390004490) | Cold and flu | 174 | 0.6% |
| [ByHeart 0-12 Months Whole Nutrition Infant Formula](https://aislesinventory.com/charlotte/products/byheart-0-12-months-whole-nutrition-infant-formula-0085004496800) | Baby formula | 58 | 6.9% |
| [Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Hearty White Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/phoenix/products/pepperidge-farm-farmhouse-hearty-white-bread-0001410007083) | Bread | 29 | 6.9% |
| [Dimetapp Children's Dimetapp Day & Night, Cold & Cough, Nighttime Cold & Congestion Medicine, Grape Flavor](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/dimetapp-childrens-dimetapp-day-night-cold-cough-nighttime-cold-0085002666006) | Cold and flu | 371 | 7.0% |
| [Sunbeam Giant White Bread](https://aislesinventory.com/columbus/products/sunbeam-giant-white-bread-0007130104737) | Bread | 20 | 10.0% |
| [Duracell Copper Top AA Alkaline Batteries - 4 Count](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/duracell-copper-top-aa-alkaline-batteries-4-count-0004133341501) | Batteries | 147 | 14.3% |
| [Kroger Alkaline AA Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/phoenix/products/kroger-alkaline-aa-batteries-0004122631080) | Batteries | 303 | 15.5% |
| [Comforts Day or Night Baby Diapers Size 2 (12-18 lbs) Super Value Box](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/comforts-day-or-night-baby-diapers-size-2-12-18-lbs-super-value-box-0004126002116) | Diapers | 400 | 17.8% |

## Price differences between chains on identical products

| City | Lower-priced chain | Compared with | Identical products | Average price difference | Same price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seattle, WA | Fred Meyer | QFC | 205 | 18.7% lower | 59 |
| San Diego, CA | Food 4 Less | Ralphs | 173 | 15.1% lower | 42 |
| Los Angeles, CA | Food 4 Less | Ralphs | 180 | 14.6% lower | 42 |
| Chicago, IL | Food 4 Less | Mariano’s | 158 | 9.6% lower | 61 |

## Same product, different city: biggest price gaps

| Product | Lowest (median store price) | Highest (median store price) | Difference |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0001111079627) | $1.99 in Indianapolis, IN | $8.49 in Seattle, WA | +327% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001303) | $1.99 in Indianapolis, IN | $8.49 in Seattle, WA | +327% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126001301) | $4.59 in Indianapolis, IN | $15.99 in Seattle, WA | +248% |
| [Kroger Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001257) | $1.49 in Indianapolis, IN | $4.99 in Seattle, WA | +235% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-200-mg-0004126001299) | $3.89 in Indianapolis, IN | $12.99 in Seattle, WA | +234% |
| [Eggland's Best Classic Large White Eggs](https://aislesinventory.com/charlotte/products/egglands-best-classic-large-white-eggs-0071514150349) | $1.99 in Charlotte, NC | $5.99 in Chicago, IL | +201% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Caplets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-caplets-200-mg-0004126002178) | $1.99 in Indianapolis, IN | $5.99 in San Diego, CA | +201% |
| [Energizer® Energizer Max Alkaline AA Batteries](https://aislesinventory.com/seattle/products/energizer-energizer-max-alkaline-aa-batteries-0003980010803) | $8.24 in Seattle, WA | $22.99 in Charlotte, NC | +179% |
| [Kroger Grade A Large White Eggs](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-grade-a-large-white-eggs-0001111060906) | $1.09 in Indianapolis, IN | $2.79 in Fort Worth, TX | +156% |
| [Simple Truth Organic House Blend Medium Dark Roast Ground Coffee](https://aislesinventory.com/charlotte/products/simple-truth-organic-house-blend-medium-dark-roast-ground-coffee-0001111003531) | $4.09 in Charlotte, NC | $9.99 in Phoenix, AZ | +144% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg](https://aislesinventory.com/phoenix/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-0004126002171) | $8.79 in Phoenix, AZ | $20.99 in Seattle, WA | +139% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Caplets 200mg](https://aislesinventory.com/los-angeles/products/kroger-pain-reliever-and-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-caplets-200mg-0004126001302) | $8.79 in Los Angeles, CA | $20.99 in Seattle, WA | +139% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliever & Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Coated Tablets](https://aislesinventory.com/chicago/products/kroger-pain-reliever-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-coated-tablets-0001111079990) | $8.79 in Chicago, IL | $20.99 in Seattle, WA | +139% |
| [Kroger Ultra Paper Towels With Absorbing Power Double Rolls](https://aislesinventory.com/phoenix/products/kroger-ultra-paper-towels-with-absorbing-power-double-rolls-0001111014185) | $5.00 in Phoenix, AZ | $10.99 in Seattle, WA | +120% |
| [Kroger Pain Reliver Fever Reducer Ibuprofen Tablets 200 mg 2 Pack BIG DEAL!](https://aislesinventory.com/indianapolis/products/kroger-pain-reliver-fever-reducer-ibuprofen-tablets-200-mg-2-pack-big-0004126002177) | $15.39 in Indianapolis, IN | $31.99 in Seattle, WA | +108% |

## 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 the median store price per product, and compare only identical products (the same Kroger product ID).

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 17, 2026?

Bread: 51.6% of listings with a reported status were in stock across the stores Aisles checked.

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

In Seattle, WA, Fred Meyer averaged 18.7% lower prices than QFC across 205 identical products on October 17, 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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