Foodservice distributor Sysco Corp. (NYSE: SYY), Houston, TX, reported sales for the fiscal first quarter ended September 26 of $12.6 billion, an increase of 0.9 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Profit decreased 14.1 percent to $244.4 million.
“Our U.S. Broadline operations delivered strong local case growth and excellent gross margin management in a challenging deflationary environment," said Bill DeLaney, president and CEO.