Dive Brief:

• Flash retailer Zulily Inc. saw a 97% increase in Q2 sales compared to last year and a 96.% increase in net sales compared to Q2 2013, the company said. Net sales for the quarter were $285 million and net income was $7.8 million.

• From Q2 2013 to Q2 2014, 84% of Zulily’s North American orders were from repeat shoppers. The company is developing a third fulfillment center on the East Coast, though no exact location has been revealed.

• Almost half (49%) of its North American orders were made via mobile, the company reported.

Dive Insight:

Zulily so far is having a strong year after going public last November. Its performance and expansion are in contrast to many other flash-sales retailers, which have faltered recently.