Hastings Entertainment reported that sales for the second quarter ended July 31 rose 11.7%, to $91.2 million, while net income increased to $1.8 million from $1.3 million. Hastings said the gains were due to a 6% increase in comparable store sales as well as the opening of six new superstores in the period. As of July 31, Hastings had 123 outlets.

For the first half of the year, sales rose 12.8%, to $180.5 million, while net income increased 36.4%, to $3 million.