While Still Tiny, Harold’s Stores’ Direct Sales Grow

Harold’s Stores Inc., a chain of specialty apparel stores, reported growth in its holiday season 2004 direct sales.

Online and catalog revenue, at $322,000 from Oct. 31 through Jan. 1, was a small part of its $18.3 million revenue. But that figure was more than double the $146,000 it reported during the same period last year, while the Dallas-based firm’s same-store revenue rose by 2.9% during the year. Net sales for the quarter-to-date were $18.3 million, up from $17.2 million last year.