Yankee Candle Co. Inc. reported a strong first quarter, saying total sales were $88.2 million, a 17% increase over a year ago.
Retail sales were $42.1 million, a 21% increase over fiscal 2001 first quarter. Mail order only increased 1%, however, and retail comparable store sales decreased 4% in the quarter.
Net income for quarter increased 60% to $7.5 million, before a restructuring charge for the prior year quarter.
Yankee Candle is in South Deerfield, MA.
