Hooker Furniture posted an $8.6 million profit for its fiscal year ended Feb. 3, 70.6% greater than its prior year bottom line.

Hooker Furniture (Nasdaq:HOFT) today reported consolidated net sales of $218.4 million and net income of $8.6 million, or $0.80 per share, for its fifty-three week fiscal year ended February 3, 2013.

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Hooker Furniture Corporation reported net sales of $56.8 million for its fiscal 2013 third quarter, a 4.8%, or $2.6 million, increase over the same period a year ago. Net income rose 7.7%, or $175,000, to $2.4 million, or $0.23 per share compared to $0.21 per share in last year's third quarter.

Hooker Furniture announced that Art Raymond will leave his post as senior vice president-Casegoods Operations effective Jan. 31, 2013.

Hooker Furniture announced that Art Raymond, senior vice president-Casegoods Operations, will be leaving the company on Jan. 31, 2013.

Hooker Furniture announced the launch of its Rhapsody Collection, which it says provides a casual yet sophisticated look for living space. The collection includes furniture for the living room, bedroom, dining room, home office and home entertainment.

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Hooker Furniture reported net income of $1.5 million for its second quarter ended July 29, down 10.4% from the same period last year.