Vons Cos.: The El Monte-based supermarket chain...

Vons Cos.: The El Monte-based supermarket chain had a second-quarter net loss of $8.8 million, contrasted with net income of $5 million in the year-ago period. The company, which acquired Southern California Safeway operations last August, said results were due to increased interest expense, costs associated with the integration of acquired operations and operating inefficiencies. Sales were up 53% to $1.2 billion, reflecting the inclusion of Safeway operations.

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