The Yankee Candle Co. Inc. reported net income of $12.5 million for the first quarter, up 9.3% from net income of $10.8 million last year.
The South Deerfield, MA firm reported a 53% increase in consumer direct sales over last year for the quarter ended April 1.
The direct marketer and retailer reported total sales for the first quarter were $133.9 million, a 12% increase over last year.
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