Although supply chain disruptions and coronavirus infection are serious concerns, online sales growth and foot traffic during holiday season will be good for the retail sector. Albertsons (ACI), Grocery Outlet(GO) may both generate steady returns. Which stock is better to buy right now? Learn more. The American Bernardsons Companies (ACI), located in Boise Idaho, manages food and drug stores across the United States. Food and drug stores of the company offer groceries as well general merchandise. Emeryville-based Grocery Outlet Holding Corp., (NASDAQ:), owns and manages a network independent stores. Stores offer products across a range of product categories including fresh seafood and dairy as well as produce and floral.

Investors’ concerns over the pace of economic recovery due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, high inflation, and a supply chain crisis have kept the market volatile. However, online retail has been a growing sector. Retailers are also dealing with product shortages and inflation by increasing prices for customers to offset higher costs. The gradual return to foot traffic should help retailers grow. Research and Markets reports that the world’s retail market will grow by 7.7% through 2025. ACI and the GO both should be benefited.

GO’s price has risen 20.8% over the last three months while ACI returned 2.5%. However, ACI’s 60% gains over the past six months compare with GO’s negative returns. Moreover, ACI is the clear winner with 98.5% gains versus GO’s negative returns in terms of the past year’s performance.

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