RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. -- Western Beef here reported that same-store sales were virtually flat but a store expansion program helped boost sales and earnings for the second quarter and first half ended June 28.
he quarter and 16.3% to $163.5 million from $140.6 million for the half. Same-store sales fell 1% for the quarter and were flat for the six-month period.
This fall, Western Beef plans to open a store in Roosevelt, N.Y., plus another metro New York unit later this year, reported Peter Castellana Jr., chief executive officer of the 18-unit chain.