Delta Apparel, Inc. reported sales grew 8.4% in its first quarter ended Sept. 26, to $99.1 million. The retail-ready segment reported a sales increase of 25.5% while its activewear segment reported a sales decline of 5.7%. Net income nearly tripled to $2.
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