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VILLAGE SUPER MARKET SALES UP

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Sales at Village Super Market here climbed in the third quarter and nine months ended April 27.oss of $293,000 a year ago, due mainly to a 2.9% uptick in same-store sales and improved gross margin percentages, according to the 23-unit ShopRite chain, part of the Wakefern cooperative, Elizabeth, N.J.For the nine months, sales increased 2% to $513.8 million from $503.6 million.

SPRINGFIELD, N.J. -- Sales at Village Super Market here climbed in the third quarter and nine months ended April 27.

oss of $293,000 a year ago, due mainly to a 2.9% uptick in same-store sales and improved gross margin percentages, according to the 23-unit ShopRite chain, part of the Wakefern cooperative, Elizabeth, N.J.

For the nine months, sales increased 2% to $513.8 million from $503.6 million. Net income rose to $1.39 million from $227,000 a year before in the 39-week period, which included a net gain on the sale of property in the second quarter of $581,000, Village reported. Same-store sales were up 2%.

3RD-QUARTER RESULTS

Qtr Ended 4/27/96 4/29/95

Sales $169.3 million $164.5 million

Change + 2.9%

Same-store + 2.9%

Net Income $56,000 ($293,000)

Inc/Share 2 cents (10 cents)

39 Weeks 1996 1995

Sales $513.8 million $503.6 million

Change + 2%

Same-store + 2%

Net Income $1.39 million $227,000

Inc/Share 48 cents 8 cents