Although its revenue dipped during 1998 , the company inked a profit .
Although its revenue dipped during 1998 , the company achieved positive cash flow , according to a fiscal year - end document released by Spiegel in early 1999 .
Although its revenue dipped during 1998 , the company inked a profit and achieved positive cash flow , according to a fiscal year - end document released by Spiegel in early 1999 .