Blair Income Rises in Quarter

Blair Corp. reported net income of $571,000 for the first quarter, up slightly from $500,000 last year.

The cataloger reported net sales of $128.6 million for the quarter ended March 31, down from $137 million last year.

The Warren, PA firm reported $24 million in e-commerce sales during the quarter, up 27% from $18.9 million last year.

“These financial results were achieved despite the adverse impact of losses associated with the company’s Crossing Pointe business, start up costs associated with Allegheny Trail Corp and recreational retailers, and the re-launch of our Irvine Park catalog,” said CFO Bryan J. Flanagan in a statement.