John Mackey Quotes (4 Quotes)

We are viewing the lobster as a live creature rather than a commodity that deserves no concern.

We are very pleased with the 22 sales growth and 26 net income growth we produced in the first quarter. Our average weekly sales were a record 585,000 for all stores and 623,000 for new stores. Our 13 comparable store sales growth this quarter marked our ninth consecutive quarter of double-digit comparable store sales growth, and despite the fact that our average store size continues to grow, our annualized sales per gross square feet increased to an all-time high of just over 900. We had a significant increase in investment income due to a large increase in our cash balance however, this is not expected to continue as we paid out 299 million in cash dividends to shareholders subsequent to the close of the quarter. Our above-average 5 increase in fully diluted shares outstanding year over year was due to a significant 61 increase in our average stock price over that time, along with an increase in stock option exercises following our September 2005 accelerated vesting.

The outpouring of love and support via donations will really make a difference we are so appreciative of our shoppers.

The union is like having herpes.