Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market has revealed its results for the fiscal first quarter of the year, with sales and net income both improving on a year-on-year basis.

The natural and organic retailer said that total sales increased 14 per cent to US$3.9bn, the group said, while same-store sales jumped 7.2 per cent for the first quarter ended 20 January.

First-quarter net income climbed 24 per cent on the same period last year, up to US$146m, Reuters reported.

Despite the positive quarter, Whole Foods narrowed its outlook for established stores in2013 to 6.6-8 per cent, down from an initial estimation of 6.5-8.5 per cent.