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12/04/08United Natural Foods to Webcast 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 12, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced it intends to host its 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. ET at the Company's Western Region headquarters located at 1101 Sunset Boulevard, Rocklin, California 95765. The Company is offering a live webcast of the Annual Meeting at the Investor section of its website at www.unfi.com. In addition, the conference call ... 
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11/25/08United Natural Foods Announces First Quarter 2009 Diluted EPS of $0.31
First Quarter Highlights - Net Sales increased 17.4% to $864.2 million in the first quarter 2009 - Comparable Net Sales increased 10.1% in the quarter - Net Income of $13.2 million DAYVILLE, Conn., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) today reported net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, ended November 1, 2008, of $864.2 million, an increase of $127.8 million, or 17.4%, from the $736.4 million in net sales recorded in ... 
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11/11/08United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results on November 25, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: UNFI) announced today that it intends to release its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, ended November 1, 2008, before the market opens on Tuesday, November 25, 2008. Management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET November 25, 2008 to review the Company's quarterly results, market trends and future outlook. The conference call dial-in number is... 
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10/16/08United Natural Foods, Inc. Announces Plans to Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Providence, Rhode Island
DAYVILLE, Conn., Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters in May 2009 from Dayville, Connecticut to Providence, Rhode Island. UNFI will combine executive and administrative offices by relocating approximately 150 employees to the American Locomotive Works development on Valley Street. UNFI will continue to maintain its presence in Dayville, where its distribution facility will remai... 
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10/14/08United Natural Foods to Present at the Canaccord Adams Healthy Living Conference on October 15, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that UNFI management including Michael Funk, Chair of the Board, Steven Spinner, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mark Shamber, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at 9:30 am ET on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at the Canaccord Adams Healthy Living Conference in Boston. The presentation will be available to interested parties via a live audio w... 
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10/01/08United Natural Foods to Present at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference on October 2, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that Michael Funk, Chair of the Board, is scheduled to participate in a "Natural Foods Panel" discussion at 11:00 am ET on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the RBC Capital Markets Consumer Conference in New York City. The panel discussion will be available to interested parties via a live audio webcast. The webcast can be found at the investor section of the Company's website ... 
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09/16/08United Natural Foods, Inc. Expands Depth of Management; Appoints Steven L. Spinner as President & CEO and Michael S. Funk as Chair of the Board
Lead Independent Director Thomas B. Simone Appointed As Vice Chair of the Board DAYVILLE, Conn., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed distribution industry veteran Steven L. Spinner, age 48, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Current President and Chief Executive Officer Michael S. Funk, age 54, will continue his 32-year ... 
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09/03/08United Natural Foods, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 Results; Provides Fiscal 2009 Guidance
- NET SALES INCREASED 29% TO $911.9 MILLION FOR 2008 FOURTH QUARTER AND 22% TO $3.37 BILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008. - ACHIEVES QUARTERLY NET INCOME OF $0.30 PER DILUTED SHARE. - INTRODUCES FISCAL 2009 GUIDANCE WITH FORECASTED EPS GROWTH OF 15% TO 22% ON SALES GROWTH OF 10% TO 12%. DAYVILLE, Conn., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today reported net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, end... 
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08/28/08United Natural Foods to Present at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference on September 4, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that Daniel Atwood, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, and President of Blue Marble Brands and Mark Shamber, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, are scheduled to make a presentation regarding the Company on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference in New York. The investor presentation is... 
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08/14/08United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2008 Fourth Quarter Results on September 3, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: UNFI) announced today that it intends to release its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, ended August 2, 2008, before the market opens on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET September 3, 2008 to review the Company's quarterly results, market trends and future outlook. The conference call dial-in number is... 
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08/08/08United Natural Foods Announces Retirement of Richard Antonelli, Chief Operating Officer
DAYVILLE, Conn., Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced the retirement of Richard Antonelli as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and President of Distribution, effective August 12, 2008. Mr. Antonelli also resigned from his position as a member of the company's Board of Directors. Following Mr. Antonelli's departure and as part of a realignment of responsibilities, his duties will be assumed by the... 
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06/04/08United Natural Foods to Present at the Piper Jaffray 28th Annual Consumer Conference on June 11, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that management is scheduled to make a presentation regarding the Company on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at the Piper Jaffray 28th Annual Consumer Conference in New York City. The investor presentation is scheduled for 12:00 pm ET and will be available to interested parties via a live audio webcast. The webcast can be found at the investor section of the Company... 
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05/20/08United Natural Foods Reports Sales and Earnings for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008
- Quarterly Net Sales of $887 Million Increased 21% From the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2007. - Reports Quarterly Net Income of $13 Million, or $0.30 Per Diluted Share. DAYVILLE, Conn., May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today reported net sales of $887.0 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, ended April 26, 2008, an increase of approximately $154.4 million, or 21%, from net sales of $732.5 million record... 
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05/12/08United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results on May 20, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc., (the "Company") (Nasdaq: UNFI) announced today that it intends to release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, ended April 26, 2008, before the market opens on Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast at 11:00 a.m. EDT on May 20, 2008 to review the Company's quarterly results, market trends and future outlook. The conference call dial-in nu... 
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04/15/08United Natural Foods to Open York, Pennsylvania Distribution Center
Largest Distribution Center in the Company's Nationwide Network, Facility Will Pursue LEED(R) Certification DAYVILLE, Conn., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced plans to relocate its New Oxford, Pennsylvania operations to a new 675,000 square foot distribution facility in the Greenspring Industrial Park in York, Pennsylvania. The York distribution center is expected to commence operations... 
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03/13/08United Natural Foods to Present at the Citigroup 2008 Small & Mid-Cap Conference on March 19, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., March 13, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that management is scheduled to make a presentation regarding the Company on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the Citigroup 2008 Small & Mid-Cap Conference in Las Vegas, NV. The investor presentation is scheduled for 10:45 am PT (1:45 p.m. ET) and will be available to interested parties via a live audio webcast. The webcast can be found at ... 
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03/05/08United Natural Foods to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Consumer Conference on March 12, 2008
DAYVILLE, Conn., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that management is scheduled to make a presentation regarding the Company on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Bank of America 2008 Consumer Conference in New York City. The investor presentation is scheduled for 1:40 pm ET (10:40 pm PT) and will be available to interested parties via a live audio webcast. The webcast can be found at the investor section of th... 
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03/03/08United Natural Foods, Inc. Announces Retirement of President of Specialty Distribution; Appoints New President of Specialty Foods
DAYVILLE, Conn., March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced that on February 29, 2008, Robert A. Sigel announced his retirement as President of Specialty Distribution of the Company and President of Millbrook Distribution Services, Inc. ("Millbrook"), effective March 14, 2008, to pursue other interests. Mr. Sigel joined the Company following the acquisition of Millbrook in November 2007. He has held several management p... 
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02/21/08United Natural Foods Reports Sales and Earnings for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008; Updates Fiscal 2008 Guidance
- Quarterly net sales of $830.7 million increased 24.2% from the second quarter of fiscal 2007. - Reports quarterly net income of $9.1 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, including approximately $3.3 million in dilution from Millbrook. DAYVILLE, Conn., Feb. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today reported net sales of $830.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, ended January 26, 2008, an increase ... 
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02/19/08United Natural Foods to Release Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results on February 21, 2008 and Host Conference Call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern
DAYVILLE, Conn., Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") announced today that it intends to release its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008, ended January 26, 2008, after the market closes on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Management will conduct a conference call and audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET on February 21, 2008 to review the Company's quarterly results, market trends and future outlook. The conference ca... 
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01/08/08United Natural Foods to Open New Distribution Facility in Southern California
DAYVILLE, Conn., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) (the "Company") today announced plans to lease a new, state-of-the-art distribution center in Moreno Valley, CA. The recently constructed 613,200 square foot facility will be the Company's largest distribution center in its Western Region and is strategically located in Southern California's Inland Empire distribution hub. It will service customers in Southern California, Arizona, Southern Nev... 
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