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Costco October comps up 2%, net sales up 4%
ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco reported a jump in comps of 2% and a boost in net sales of 4% to $9.11 billion for the month of October.
Same-store sales, excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange, were up 2%, with a 2% rise in U.S., a 5% increase in Canada, and 3% rise in Other International comparable sales.
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E-hydrate expands distribution through Walgreens and several c-store outlets
LOS ANGELES - With a growing footprint at traditional grocery retailers, E-hydrate, the maker of natural Protein On-the-Go, recently secured distribution through Walgreens, which added E-hydrate's two flagship SKUs in the top locations across the country.
"Customers are now actively on the lookout for healthier choices when they're on-the-go," stated Jiam Kayser, E-hydrate chief sales officer. "Walgreens is right in line with our philosophy, and we're excited about the new focus on healthy food choices at Walgreens."
