Blue Nile Reports Double-Digit Q4 and Full-Year Sales Increases

Blue Nile, Inc. said Thursday that year-over-year net sales increased 11.5 percent to $114.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2010. Operating income for the period, ended January 2, rose 11.8 percent to $9.2 million. Net income increased 13.6 percent to $6.2 million for the period. For the full year, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said net sales increased 10.2 percent to $332.9 million