ID NEWS: Sysco cites record sales week

Sysco Corp., Houston, has announced record sales of $522.5 million for the week ended March 8, 2003.

The $24.7 billion distributor enjoyed real sales growth of 5.6 percent through the first 10 weeks of the third quarter. This figure excludes sales through recent acquisitions or volume attributable to inflation.

"Despite the uncertain environment that our industry and our country currently face, we have been able to sustain our performance during the third quarter," comments Richard J. Schnieders, chairman and ceo.

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