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| The growth and penetration of our {N}power rewards program reflects our deep engagement with these valuable customers |
| We are very encouraged by the strong customer traffic trends we have experienced over the past several quarters |
| Gross margin increased 130 basis points to 29.4%, driven by higher product margin attributed to effective pricing and promotions, and store occupancy expense leverage |
| We believe our strong first quarter results have positioned us well to leverage this momentum throughout the balance of the fiscal year |
| We continue to be encouraged by our recent operating trends, and we are confident in our ability to drive growth and enhance value for all stakeholders |
| Diluted earnings per share increased 78.9% to $0.34, reflecting strong sales growth, effective pricing and promotions and expense leverage |
| In closing, I want to thank every member of our good4u crew for their commitment to operational excellence and exceptional customer service that were instrumental in driving our results |
| We believe that our company’s greatest opportunity to positively impact environmental sustainability and human health is through offering over 20,000 high-quality natural and organic products at affordable prices |
| Our strong first quarter results reflect a continuation of the positive trends we experienced in recent quarters |
| We attribute our strong performance to the relevance of our differentiated business model, including the value proposition of high-quality products at always affordable prices |
| And then finally, taking care of our crews so that they can give the customers that come into our stores a very good shopping experience |
| Our {N}power rewards program grew 16% year-over-year to more than 2.1 million members by the end of the first quarter |
| We are very pleased with our start to fiscal 2024 |
| Our private brand penetration increase is an indication of our customers’ appreciation for the quality and value of these products as well as the continued expansion of our offering |
| Our company’s ongoing financial success demonstrates that a business model dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality natural and organic products can help deliver positive environmental and social impacts while creating value for all of our stakeholders |
| In closing, we are pleased with the first quarter results |
| We believe our carefully vetted offering of natural and organic products coupled with our emphasis on value and always affordable pricing, differentiate us in the marketplace and continue to drive demand with health-conscious consumers |
| We ended the first quarter in a strong financial position, including $13.6 million of cash and cash equivalents, we had $18.4 million in outstanding borrowings on our $75 million revolving credit facility |
| We are raising our fiscal 2024 guidance for daily average comparable store sales growth and diluted earnings per share |
| Net sales of $301.8 million increased 7.6% compared to the prior year, driven by a 6.2% increase in daily average comparable store sales, which included a 3.4% increase in transaction count |
| Our Natural Grocers branded products deliver premium quality at compelling prices |
| The {N}power net sales penetration was 78%, up from 76% a year ago |
| The item count per basket was flat compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an improving trend over the past several quarters |
| Our daily average comparable store sales increase of 6.2% was comprised of a 3.4% increase in daily average transaction count and a 2.7% increase in daily average transaction size |
| So that was nice |
| Like I said, I appreciate you taking all my questions, and good luck in the next quarter |
| For the first quarter, net sales increased 7.6% from the prior year period to $301.8 million |
| And so that really helps too |
| Our current expectation is that sales comps will be at the high end of our outlook range in the second quarter and will moderate in the second half of the year as we cycle stronger comps in the back half of fiscal 2023 |
| One, is when we look at the gross margin, how much would you just attribute to the strong sales and leverage? And how much would you attribute it to mix and other things? Kemper Isely Well, leverage gave us about 11 basis points |
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| We estimate that product cost inflation was approximately 3% on an annualized basis for the first quarter down 200 basis points from the previous quarter |
| Store development timing continues to be impacted by delays in permitting and construction |
| Actual results could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including the risks and uncertainties detailed in the company’s most recently filed Forms 10-Q and 10-K |
| And then produce that’s contaminated with conventional produce |
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