The sales test proved right—the promotion was an enormous success for Wal-Mart. Vlasic’s sales numbers skyrocketed, showing double-digit growth in the first few weeks. The gallon jar was so successful that Wal-Mart was purportedly selling on average 80 jars per store per week, or more than 240,000 gallons of pickles, just counting those sold in the gallon jars. However, the production quantities necessary to serve Wal-Mart put a strain on the procurement and production system. However, the product was selling and the Wal-Mart business grew to more than 30% of Vlasic Food International’s business.