Kroger call volume above normal and directionally bullish

Bullish option flow detected in Kroger with 21,530 calls trading, 6x expected, and implied vol increasing over 1 point to 17.81%. 7/5 weekly 52 calls and 7/5 weekly 51 calls are the most active options, with total volume in those strikes near 17,800 contracts. The Put/Call Ratio is 0.06. Earnings are expected on September 12th.