Company expects to cut costs by $3 billion over four years North America Retail sales decline slowed to 4% in the fourth quarter Shares up 9% in morning trading July 1 (Reuters) - General Mills posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, helped by higher prices and resilient demand for pantry staples, sending its shares up 9%. Budget-conscious consumers, pressured by still-high inflation and the rising cost of living, are increasingly eating at home rather than dining out.