date:Aug 05, 2014
ood products, possibly in an effort to keep prices competitive in light of rising cost pressures for most perishable items.
Publix said sales benefited 1.3 percent from the Easter holiday being in the second quarter of 2014; the holiday occurred in the first quarter of 2013.
Second quarter earnings per share came to 52 cents versus 51 cents last year.
Publix stock also increased to $33.85 per share, up $1.35 or 4.2 percent from the last pricing in May.
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