Right Start Shows Wider Loss Despite Sales Increase

Right Start Inc. posted a wider loss in its third quarter that ended Nov. 1 despite a 5% rise in sales.

The company posted a net loss of $2.1 million in the third quarter, compared to a loss of $1.9 million a year earlier; sales in the latest quarter were $9.2 million, up from $8.8 million a year earlier.

For its nine-month period, Right Start posted a net loss of $6.0 million, compared to a loss of $5.4 million a year ago. Its sales for the ninth months fell slightly to $29.1 million, down from sales of $29.2 million a year ago.

The Westlake Village-based company operates 43 retail stores that sell products for infants and young children.