BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Quality Food Centers here said net earnings and sales rose in the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 7.rom $176.1 million last year. Same-store sales were up 3.4%.For the 36 weeks, net earnings rose 23% to $16.8 million from $13.7 million a year before. Sales in the 36 weeks climbed 11.5% to $547.2 million from $490.5 million. Same-store sales gained 2.1%.Quarterly sales
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BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Quality Food Centers here said net earnings and sales rose in the third quarter and nine months ended Sept. 7.
rom $176.1 million last year. Same-store sales were up 3.4%.
For the 36 weeks, net earnings rose 23% to $16.8 million from $13.7 million a year before. Sales in the 36 weeks climbed 11.5% to $547.2 million from $490.5 million. Same-store sales gained 2.1%.
Quarterly sales rises stemmed from strong sales at replacement units, and the addition of two new stores, QFC reported.
3RD-QUARTER RESULTS
Qtr Ended 9/7/96 9/9/95
Sales $186.1 million $176.1 million
Change + 5.7%
Same-store + 3.4%
Net Income $5.95 million $4.6 million
Change + 29%
Inc/Share 40 cents 32 cents
36 Weeks 1996 1995
Sales $547.2 million $490.5 million
Change + 11.5%
Same-store + 2.1%
Net Income $16.8 million $13.7 million
Change + 23%
Inc/Share $1.14 83 cents
