Article: Neiman Marcus Group net jumps; sportswear strong at BG Men. (Bergdorf Goodman) (Brief Article)

CHESTNIT HILL, Mass. (FNS)--The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc., reported earnings jumped 37.9 percent in the second quarter ended Jan. 29, propelled by a strong performance at Neiman Marcus stores and a solid performance by Bergdorf Goodman.

Earnings rose to $14.3 million, or 37 cents a share, from $10.3 million, or 27 cents, a year earlier. Sales gained 5.4 percent, to $650.7 million from $617.2 million, with same-store sales ahead 5.1 percent.

Designer sportswear, costs and accessories were top sellers at both Neiman Marcus stores and Bergdorf Goodman, a spokesman said. Men's sportswear sold well at Bergdorf Goodman Men.

Robert J. Tarr, Jr., ...

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