Blue Nile Sales Up 19.8% Due To Broad Product Appeal And Growth In New Customers

Online diamond and jewelry retailer Blue Nile said Thursday its net sales increased 19.8 percent, year-over-year, to $89.8 million for the third quarter due to a increases in all its product categories, including its new focus on fashion jewelry, and a large increase in new customers. However, international sales fell for the period.