Phoenix Footwear Group Inc. reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended April 4, 2015. Net sales increased $1.0 million, or 16.7%, to $6.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2015. This compares to $5.7 million in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

The increase in net sales for the first three months of fiscal 2015 was the result of a 143% increase in the sales of licensed footwear sold into the medical uniform channel of distribution and an increase in customer demand of Trotters and Softwalk's Spring product offering. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 were $392,000 compared to $382,000 for first quarter of fiscal 2014. Operating income totaled $278,000 for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $341,000 for the comparable period a year ago.

Net loss of $39,000, or $0.01 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to net income of $171,000 or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The company reported a loss from continuing operations of $39,000, or $0.01 per share, for the first quarter ended April 4, 2015, compared to earnings from continuing operations of $171,000, or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter ended March 29, 2014. Loss before income taxes and discontinued operations was $39,000 compared to earnings before income taxes and discontinued operations of $171,000 a year ago.