United Natural Foods Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI), Providence, RI, reported sales for the fiscal year ended August 3 of $6.1 billion, an increase of 15.8 percent compared to the prior fiscal year. Profit increased 18.1 percent to $107.9 million.
For the fourth quarter, sales were $298.7 million, an increase of 22.2 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Profit increased 27.6 percent to $32.1 million.
"Continued expansion of our distribution network, technology improvements and coming together as one company will be important strategies for continuing to deliver long term growth. We also remain extremely committed to our culture of giving and reducing our carbon footprint," Steven Spinner, president and CEO, said.
