Publix posts 6.8% sales gain in first quarter
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets Inc. reported sales of $9.3 billion for the first quarter of 2018. That is an increase of 6.8% increase from last year’s $8.7 billion. Comparable store sales rose 5.1% in the quarter. The company notes that it received a 1.2% sales increase because the Easter holiday fell in the