Body Central profit rises in Q1, on track to open 35 stores in 2012

Jacksonville, Fla. -- Body Central Corp. reported Thursday that net income for the first quarter rose to $5.9 million, from $5.4 million in the same period last year. Sales increased 11.8% to $82.7 million, and same-store sales dipped 1.4%.



The retailer, which operates 243 stores, said it is on track to open at least 35 stores in 2012.