
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SATURDAY, March 3, 1990                   TAG: 9003032598
SECTION: BUSINESS                    PAGE: B3   EDITION: METRO 
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COKE BOTTLER REPORTS LOSS FOR YEAR

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated of Charlotte reported a 1989 loss of $9.2 million, up from a loss of $2.4 million in the preceding year. The parent of Roanoke Coca-Cola Bottling Works said its operating margins were depressed by higher prices of raw material and marketing costs, not fully offset by increases in selling prices, according to James L. Moore, president. Net sales increased to $384.3 million from $328.2 million. Average net selling prices rose 1 percent, he said.

- Staff report

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