Express, Inc. Reports A Double Digit Increase In First Quarter 2012 Net Income

- Net sales increase 6% COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Express, Inc. Michael Weiss, Express, Inc.'s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer commented: "We had a solid start to the year, reporting a double digit increase in earnings per diluted share while making steady progress toward our long-term goals. The first quarter included the roll out of our new loyalty program, Express NEXT, to all stores in the United States and the opening of four new stores in our new design format. In addition, shortly after quarter end, we entered into a multi-country international franchise arrangement,