NBTY December Sales Rise 12%

NBTY Inc. reported net sales of $269 million for the month of December, a 12% increase over $241 million last year.

The Ronkonkoma, NY firm posted direct marketing sales of $16 million for the month, an 11% increase over $15 million in the prior year.

The company posted European direct marketing sales of $53 million for the month, a 7% increase over $49 million in the prior year,