J. Jill Reports Sales, Income Increases

The J. Jill Group, Inc., the Quincy, MA-based cataloger, reported net income of $2.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, a 26.5% increase over $2 million reported in the comparable period last year.

Net sales for quarter increased by 28.5% to $66.2 million from $51.5 million in the second quarter of 2000.

For the six months ended June 30, the firm posted net income of $3.4 million, an increase over $2.6 million for the comparable period last year.

Net sales for the period were $129.5 million, an increase over $100.1 million for the same period in 2000.