date:May 17, 2013
have growth opportunities in our newer markets as customers and consumers gain confidence in Natures Own, Tastykake, and our other strong brands.
In the companys Direct-Store-Delivery segment, which accounts for 82% of Flowers total sales, first-quarter EBIT was $152,488,000, up 139% from $63,822,000 in the first quarter of 2012. Sales were $922,404,000, up 25% from $737,298,000.
Warehouse Delivery EBIT was $18,660,000, up 94% from $9,594,000. Sales were $208,406,000, up 30% from $160,908,000.