Sales Rise 8% at Helen of Troy

Helen of Troy Limited reported favorable net sales revenue and record net income for the second quarter and six months ended Aug. 31, 2010.

Second quarter net sales revenue increased 7.8% to $174.8 million. Net income rose 47.5% to $23.4 million. Net sales revenue for the personal care segment increased 6.7% to $119.1 million in the second quarter.

For the six months ended Aug. 31, 2010, net sales revenue jumped 9.4% to $334.9 million. Net income for the first half of this fiscal year increased 37.6% to $41.9 million. Net sales revenue for the personal care segment increased 8.7% to $231.3 million.