The Buckle Q1 profit, sales rise

Kearney, Neb. -- The Buckle reported Thursday that net income for the first quarter rose to $33.5 million, compared with $30.1 million in the year-ago period. Sales in the quarter ended April 30, 2011, increased 11.8% to $240.1 million. Same-store sales rose 8.1%. Online sales (which are not included in comparable store sales) increased 18.6% to $17.1 million.