Blue Nile Q4 Sales Down 2.1%

Online diamond and jewelry retailer, Blue Nile, Inc., said Wednesday that net sales for the fourth quarter decreased 2.1 percent, year-over-year, to $112.3 million due to a decline in high-end diamond sales and a rise in commodity prices.

Operating income for the quarter, ended January 1, was $6.3 million, compared to $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth

Blue Nile Q4 Sales Down 2.1%

Online diamond and jewelry retailer, Blue Nile, Inc., said Wednesday that net sales for the fourth quarter decreased 2.1 percent, year-over-year, to $112.3 million due to a decline in high-end diamond sales and a rise in commodity prices.

Operating income for the quarter, ended January 1, was $6.3 million, compared to $9.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth

Blue Nile CEO Resigns; Q3 Sales Up 11%

Diane Irvine

Diane Irvine, Blue Nile CEO, president and director, who has been with the diamond and fine jewelry online retailer since the company was founded in 1999, has resigned, effective November 11. The announcement came just minutes before the Seattle-based company reported that third quarter sales increased 11.2 percent to $75 million. Operating income for the quarter totaled $2.9

Blue Nile CEO Resigns; Q3 Sales Up 11%

Diane Irvine

Diane Irvine, Blue Nile CEO, president and director, who has been with the diamond and fine jewelry online retailer since the company was founded in 1999, has resigned, effective November 11. The announcement came just minutes before the Seattle-based company reported that third quarter sales increased 11.2 percent to $75 million. Operating income for the quarter totaled $2.9

Blue Nile: ‘Man Up’ and Say ‘I Do’

Blue Nile is fed up with mamby pamby men who are afraid of commitment. To revive the chivalrous spirit of yesteryear, the online diamond and jewelry retailer, is throwing down the gauntlet, asking, “Are You Man Enough to Say ‘I Do’?” The man who tells the ultimate story of masculinity will receive the company's assistance to do the manliest thing of all: Step up, take a knee, and earn his place

Blue Nile: ‘Man Up’ and Say ‘I Do’

Blue Nile is fed up with mamby pamby men who are afraid of commitment. To revive the chivalrous spirit of yesteryear, the online diamond and jewelry retailer, is throwing down the gauntlet, asking, “Are You Man Enough to Say ‘I Do’?” The man who tells the ultimate story of masculinity will receive the company's assistance to do the manliest thing of all: Step up, take a knee, and earn his place

Blue Nile Q2 Sales Up 5.1%, Net Income Up 1.3%

Online diamond and jewelry retailer, Blue Nile, Inc., reported Thursday that net sales increased 5.1 percent, year-over-year, to $80.5 million, a record second quarter sales level. Net income totaled $2.8 million, up 1.3 percent.
Despite the growth in revenue, increasing diamond and precious metals prices as well as weak consumer sentiment has had a negative impact on sales, particularly in its

Blue Nile Q2 Sales Up 5.1%, Net Income Up 1.3%

Online diamond and jewelry retailer, Blue Nile, Inc., reported Thursday that net sales increased 5.1 percent, year-over-year, to $80.5 million, a record second quarter sales level. Net income totaled $2.8 million, up 1.3 percent.
Despite the growth in revenue, increasing diamond and precious metals prices as well as weak consumer sentiment has had a negative impact on sales, particularly in its

Blue Nile Sets First Quarter Sales Record

Blue Nile, Inc. reported Thursday that net sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased 8.3 percent to $80.2 million, a first quarter record for the diamond and fine jewelry online retailer. Operating income for the quarter totaled $3.5 million. Net income totaled $2.4 million."We delivered record first quarter sales reflecting the strength of our consumer proposition and our relentless focus

Blue Nile Sets First Quarter Sales Record

Blue Nile, Inc. reported Thursday that net sales for the first quarter of 2011 increased 8.3 percent to $80.2 million, a first quarter record for the diamond and fine jewelry online retailer. Operating income for the quarter totaled $3.5 million. Net income totaled $2.4 million."We delivered record first quarter sales reflecting the strength of our consumer proposition and our relentless focus

Blue Nile Reports Double-Digit Q4 and Full-Year Sales Increases

Blue Nile, Inc. said Thursday that year-over-year net sales increased 11.5 percent to $114.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Operating income for the period, ended January 2, rose 11.8 percent to $9.2 million. Net income increased 13.6 percent to $6.2 million for the period. For the full year, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said net sales increased 10.2 percent to $332.9 million

Blue Nile Reports Double-Digit Q4 and Full-Year Sales Increases

Blue Nile, Inc. said Thursday that year-over-year net sales increased 11.5 percent to $114.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Operating income for the period, ended January 2, rose 11.8 percent to $9.2 million. Net income increased 13.6 percent to $6.2 million for the period. For the full year, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said net sales increased 10.2 percent to $332.9 million