Inter Parfums Q3 sales

Net sales in the third quarter grew 15% to $77.2 mil., boosted by Burberry fragrance sales, which continued to perform strongly despite a difficult comparison to the prior year period, in which Burberry Brit for Men launched, company reports Oct. 17. Lanvin Eclat d'Arpège and "to a lesser extent" the debut of Christian LaCroix Tumulte and Celine Fever contributed to the gain, Inter Parfums adds. Firm anticipates continued strong sales in Q4, bolstered by the launch of Burberry Brit Gold and Lanvin Arpege Pour Homme this fall(1"The Rose Sheet" Oct. 3, 2005, p. 7). For the nine-month period, revenues advanced 22% to $210 mil. Inter Parfums will release Q3 operating results the week of Nov. 7...