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gross profit came in at $262.4 million (up 10.4%) due to the elevated gas price averages. Inside same-store sales were up 5.6% (missed our fund estimate of 6.5%) as gross profit came in at $450.6 million (up 11.6%). Merchandising margins were up 200 basis points due to a better sales mix during the