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http://www.omniture.com --> Sections Home Page Local News AP News Blogs Archives Business Classifieds Event Calendar Forums Life Opinion Obituaries Multimedia Photo Gallery Readers Photo Gallery Sports Tempo Weather Road Cams Special Coverage 2006 Britt Festivals --> Shop Our Valley AutoFinder HomeFinder JobFinder Search Our Valley Special Sections Distinctly Northwest Women in Business Homelife Magazine Joy Magazine Oregon Golf Info Oregon Wine Info Other Publications Local Links Ashland News eSouthernOregon Newspapers In Education Personals Moving Here Movie Listings TV Listings Volunteer Customer Service Advertise With Us Media Kit Place Classified Ad Contact Us FAQ's Home Delivery Site Map --> Email Story to a Friend February 13, 2007 Harry & David's earnings are up Harry & David Holdings Inc. Monday reported increased sales and earnings in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The Medford-based multichannel specialty retailer and producer of premium gift-quality fruit and gourmet food products said it had sales of $389 million for the quarter ending Dec. 30, with earnings of $62.5 million, or $61.12 per share. Second quarter 2006 sales were $362 million, with earnings of $49 million, or $48.74 per share, in the second quarter of 2006. Harry and David Direct Marketing's segment net sales were $270.5 million in the 13-week period, up 4.9 percent from $257.9 million during a corresponding period in 2005. The direct marketing segment includes catalog, Internet, business-to-business and outbound telemarketing sales, as well as shipping and handling revenue. The company said despite a decrease in items shipped, sales grew because of a combination of higher shipping and handling charges, increased retail prices and lower markdowns compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Harry and David Stores' net sales increased 7.7 percent to $71.6 million during the quarter, up from $66.5 million for a similar period in 2005. The company said stores had higher customer traffic in response to recent merchandising, marketing and packaging initiatives. There were 135 Harry and David Stores in operation in both the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2007, but over the past 12 months, it has opened six stores and closed six under-performing locations. Comparable store sales increased 8.5 percent during the quarter. Jackson & Perkins' net sales increased 2.3 percent to $26.6 million during the quarter. Would you like to respond to this story? If so Click Here to visit our forums. Advertisement Copyright © 1997-2007 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Website Feedback online casinos news Home Security Systems Online Casino Reviews Trunks, Footlocker Fundraisers UK Homeowner Loans Casinos Canada Cord Blood Banking Discount Hotel Reservations Texas Electric Choice Compare Electric rates in Texas Windermere Van Vleet Men's Clothing Debt Help New Hampshire Primary