Buckle profit and sales rise in Q2

Kearney, Neb. -- Teen apparel retailer The Buckle reported Thursday that net income for the quarter ended July 31 climbed 13.5% to $23.6 million. Revenue rose 12.6% to $212.4 million, and same-store sales increased 8.5%. The company also reported that its CFO Karen Rhoads will remain in her position, after having said earlier this year that she would be stepping down.