As a result, we generated solid gross margin and cash flow underscoring our strong operational execution during the quarter.

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Whole Foods has been a strong performer for several years with consistently high same-store sales, good cash flow, strong gross margins and controlled expansion.

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Gross margins may be better, but sales will be hit, and the loss of gross margin dollars hurts earnings and cash flow. 1Q will probably be the worst quarter of 2013.

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