Improved Operating Profit
Operating profit improved by $4.8 million due to streamlined cost structures and higher operating efficiency.
Increase in Normalized Sales Revenue
On a normalized basis, sales revenue for the first quarter increased by 2.2%.
E-commerce Sales Growth
E-commerce sales increased by 36% due to investments in BassettFurniture.com and a higher conversion rate.
Increased Wholesale and Retail Shipments
Normalized wholesale shipments increased by 4.2%, and retail delivered sales increased by 6.8%.
Consolidated Operating Income
Reported consolidated operating income of $2.5 million compared to a loss of $2.4 million in the previous year.
Improved Gross Margins
Consolidated gross margins increased by 170 basis points due to better margins in the wholesale segment.
Commitment to Shareholder Returns
Continued to pay quarterly dividends and repurchase shares, spending $1.7 million on dividends and $721,000 on share buybacks in Q1.