date:May 16, 2014
e positive net price/mix was driven by a favorable mix shift. The volume decrease was driven by decreases in the branded cake, store brand cake and vending categories.
Income from operations for the warehouse segment was $14.1 million, or 7.4% of sales for the quarter, compared to $18.4 million, or 8.8% of sales in last years first quarter. This decrease was due primarily to a decline in sales volumes.
Offering an update on guidance for the balance of 2014, R. Steve Kinsey, executive vice-pres