date:Jun 27, 2013
s posted profit growth. Our cash flow from operating activities rose 22%, and we returned nearly $1.9 billion in cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchase activity. In addition, we exited the year with momentum that enabled us to finish 2013 a bit better than our original estimates.
The U.S. Retail segment had an operating profit of $2,392.9 million during the year, up 4% from $2,295.3 million during fiscal 2012. Sales for the segment were $10,614.9 million, up 1% from $10,480