Cache Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $55,995,000 against $52,099,000 a year ago. Operating loss was $2,023,000 against $1,260,000 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $2,005,000 against $1,257,000 a year ago. Net loss was $1,208,000 or $0.09 basic and diluted per share against $772,000 or $0.06 basic and diluted per share a year ago. Operating loss primarily driven by higher marketing and e-commerce costs. The company provides earnings guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. For the quarter, the company expects comparable store sales to increase in the low- to mid-single digit range following a 6.0% increase in the second quarter of fiscal 2011. It currently expects net income of $0.19 to $0.22 per diluted share.