Weis Markets has announced a 7 per cent increase in Q1 net income to $18.6m, up from $17.4m in the same period a year ago.

The retailer, which operates 162 outlets in five northwest US stores, cited more efficient store operations and target promotions in key markets as reasons for the improved figures.

President and CEO David Hepfinger said: 'Our company achieved these results at a time of continuing consumer caution and during a period when increased wholesale inflation continues to outpace retail price inflation.'

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