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Westlake Ace Hardware promotes two execs

Westlake Ace Hardware has announced two executive promotions. The company promoted current COO Joe Jeffries to president and COO, continuing to support CEO Tom Knox. In addition, Andrew Schmitt will be promoted to the position of VP of operations for Westlake Ace Hardware. Schmitt currently holds the position of director of retail operations – Western Division, for Ace Hardware Corporation.
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Publix Q2 sales, earnings rise; cuts stock price

Florida's largest supermarket chain on Tuesday reported higher sales and revenues for its second quarter. Prior to releasing its results, the company cut the price of its stock. Publix’s sales in the second quarter rose 3.6% to $8.4 billion, from last year’s $8.1 billion. Same-store sales increased 1.6%. Net earnings increased 3.5% to $495.1 million, compared to $478.2 million in the year-ago period.
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Costco co-founder, chairman dies