Profits rebound for Delta Apparel

After reporting a year-to-year first quarter decline, Greenville-based Delta Apparel Inc. reported net income of $1.4 million for the second quarter ended Jan. 1, up from $1 million in the prior-year quarter. The company reported sales of $104.7 million for the quarter, an increase of 14.9%, Delta reported. “Delta Apparel Inc. had another good quarter, delivering great top line growth and solid profits that highlight the strength of our business model,” said Robert Humphreys, chairman and CEO. “While the greatest risk to our business continues to be the volatile cotton market, and the ultimate response by consumers to higher