Diedrich Coffee Losses Mount

Diedrich Coffee Inc. posted a net loss of $13.8 million for fiscal 2008, compared to a net loss of $1.8 million in the prior year.

The online marketer and retailer reported revenue of $46.3 million for the year ended June 25, a 26.6% increase over revenue of $36.6 million last year.

The Irvine, CA firm said online sales increased $392,000, or 33.9%, compared to the prior year but retail sales decreased $554,000 for the year.

Management attributed these results to fewer company-operated stores and negative comparable store sales which it noted was offset by its online sales.

The company said its cost of sales was $34.7 million for the year, a 50.1%, increase over $23.1 million in the prior year.