Yankee Candle MO Sales Drop 6% in Quarter

The Yankee Candle Co. Inc. reported net income of $8.5 million for the second quarter, up 1% from $8.4 million last year.

The direct marketer and retailer reported total sales of $108.5 million for the quarter ended July 2, up 8% from $105 million last year.

The South Deerfield, MA firm reported a 6% decrease in mail-order hub sales during the quarter.