Coast Wholesale Appliances Inc. reported higher first quarter 2013 sales and profits compared to the previous year. Sales increased 14.4% to $34.4 million due to a 25.2% rise in builder segment sales. Gross profit grew 7.8% to $7.4 million, though margins declined due to competitive pressures. EBITDA increased 74% to $1.1 million through higher revenues and cost controls. The company continued initiatives to enhance stores and expand product offerings to increase sales and profits.