Blyth, Inc. reported today second quarter net sales increased to $249.7 million compared with $248.7 million a year earlier. Net Earnings for the quarter were $12.9 million versus $18.7 million a year earlier.Net sales for the six months ended July 31, 2001 totaled $510.8 million versus $540.1 million reported a year ago. Operating profit for the six months was $49.7 million versus $69.5 million last year. Net earnings were $28.6 million compared to $38.4 million for the prior year period. Dilut...