Aeropostale Income Jumps 47%

Aeropostale Inc. posted net income of $62.6 million, for the third quarter, a 47% increase over $42.6 million in the prior year.

The online marketer and retailer reported net sales of $567.8 million for the quarter ended Oct. 31, an 18% increase over $482 million last year.

The New York company reported gross profit of $222.9 million for the quarter, compared to $173.5 million in the prior year.