BJ's April same-store sales up partly on gas sales
NATICK, Mass. -- BJ's Wholesale Club says its April same-store sales climbed 17.8 percent on gasoline sales and one extra day in the period, due to a shift in the Easter holiday.
Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial had expected a same-store sales increase of 10.8 percent.
The Natick-based discount warehouse club operator says gas sales made up 5.5 percent of its same-store sales gain, while the extra day contributed about 4 percent.
Total monthly sales climbed 20.4 percent to 744.5 million dollars.
BJ's says food sales rose about 16 percent in April, while general merchandise sales rose approximately 7 percent. Categories with the strongest sales included bakery, dairy, health and beauty, fresh meat, pet foods and produce.
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