Exhibit 99.1

Contact: Lisa McCarthy

(413) 665-8306, Ext. 4670

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. Reports

Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter Results

South Deerfield, MA – August 8, 2013 – Yankee Holding Corp. and The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. (collectively, “Yankee Candle” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2013.  Yankee Holding Corp., a direct subsidiary of YCC Holdings LLC (“YCC Holdings”), is a holding company that was formed in connection with the Company's merger with an affiliate of Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“MDP”) on February 6, 2007, and is the parent company of The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.

Net sales for the second quarter of 2013 were $155.7 million as compared to net sales of $145.3 million during the second quarter of 2012, an increase of $10.4 million or 7.1%.  Retail segment sales were $86.8 million for the second quarter of 2013 as compared to $81.8 million during the second quarter of 2012, an increase of 6.1%.  Sales from the Company’s Wholesale segment increased 2.4% to $41.5 million during the second quarter of 2013, as compared to $40.5 million during the second quarter of 2012.  Sales in the Company’s International segment were $27.3 million during the second quarter of 2013, compared to $23.0 million during the second quarter of 2012, an increase of 19.0%.

Net sales for the six months ended June 29, 2013 were $319.1 million, compared to $300.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2012, an increase of 6.2%.

The Company recorded a net loss of $4.9 million for the second quarter of 2013 compared to a net loss of $13.5 million for the second quarter of 2012.  The Company recorded a net loss of $6.6 million during the six months ended June 29, 2013, compared to a net loss of $17.1 million during the first six months of fiscal 2012.  The net loss for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2012 include the loss on early extinguishment of debt of $13.4 million recorded in connection with the Company’s April 2012 term loan refinancing.

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The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) to provide investors with additional information to evaluate the Company’s operating performance and its ability to service its debt.  Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2013 was $14.7 million as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $18.1 million for the prior year second quarter.  Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of fiscal 2013 was $35.7 million as compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $38.2 million for the first six months of fiscal 2012. Reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, are included at the end of this press release.

“We delivered above market performance in our Retail business, which together with continued momentum in our strategic growth channels such as International and Consumer Direct, helped deliver sales increases over the prior year quarter,” said Harlan Kent, Chief Executive Officer of Yankee Candle.  “Our Retail business posted its eighth consecutive quarter of positive all-in comparable sales, delivering 5.2% comp sales growth versus the prior year quarter.  Our International business also delivered strong results, with sales increasing 19.0% over the prior year quarter.  The sales growth turned in by these two divisions more than offset sluggishness in our Wholesale business, where tight open to buy conditions and inventory management programs by our wholesale customers continue to have an impact.  As compared to prior year, our earnings were challenged in the quarter by lower contribution from our Wholesale business and an increase in general and administrative expenses related to our ongoing investments in talent and marketing to drive growth.”

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Retail sales were $86.8 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $81.8 million in the prior year second quarter, an increase of $5.0 million or 6.1%.  The increase in sales was driven primarily by increased comparable retail sales of $3.7 million and increased sales from our fundraising business of $1.0 million.

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Total Retail comparable sales, which includes sales in our comparable store base and our consumer direct business, increased 5.2% compared to the prior year second quarter.  There were 543 stores included in our comparable store base as of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to 515 stores included in our comparable store base at the end of the prior year quarter.

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Wholesale sales were $41.5 million in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $40.5 million in the same quarter of the prior year, an increase of $1.0 million or 2.4%.  The increase was primarily a result of increased sales to our specialty and department store channel, somewhat offset by decreased sales to our premium mass channel.

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International sales were $27.3 million in the second quarter of 2013 as compared to $23.0 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of $4.3 million or 19.0%.  The increase was driven by sales growth across all of our international channels.

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Retail sales were $176.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013, an increase of $13.2 million or 8.1% over the prior year period, driven primarily by increased comparable retail sales of 7.8% or $11.4 million and sales from new stores opened after the second quarter of 2012 of approximately $1.3 million.

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Wholesale sales were $85.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013, a decrease of $5.6 million from the prior year period.  The decrease was primarily driven by decreased sales in our specialty and department store channel, gift channel and premium mass channel somewhat offset by increased sales to our “all other” channel consisting of various accounts outside of our major channels.

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International sales were $57.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013 compared to $46.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2012, an increase of $11.0 million or 23.5%.  The increase was largely driven by increased sales in our United Kingdom wholesale business, retail concession business and increased sales to distributors primarily in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

“Our strategic investments continue to gain traction and resulted in solid topline growth across our businesses in the second quarter,” said Kent.  “Our Omni-channel business model allows us to capitalize on shopping trends wherever our guest chooses to shop.  We believe we are well positioned as we enter the important fall and holiday seasons to continue this sales momentum while focusing on converting sales to optimize cash generation.”

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For the quarter ended June 29, 2013, YCC Holdings reported a net loss of $10.6 million, compared to the above-referenced net loss recorded by the Company of $4.9 million.  The difference in the net loss between the Company and YCC Holdings is primarily a result of additional interest expense (net of tax benefits) recorded during the second quarter of 2013 at YCC Holdings of $5.7 million related to the $315.0 million 10.25%/11.0% Senior PIK Notes due 2016 (the “Senior PIK Notes”).

For the twenty-six weeks ended June 29, 2013, YCC Holdings reported a net loss of $17.9 million, compared to the above-referenced net loss recorded by the Company of $6.6 million.  The difference in the net loss between the Company and YCC Holdings is primarily a result of additional interest expense (net of tax benefits) recorded during the first half of 2013 at YCC Holdings of $11.3 million related to the Senior PIK Notes.

Neither Yankee Holding Corp. nor The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. have any obligations with respect to the Senior PIK Notes.  During the first six months of fiscal 2013, Yankee Holding Corp paid dividends of $16.2 million to YCC Holdings.  Such dividends were used by YCC Holdings primarily to pay for interest incurred related to the Senior PIK Notes.

The Company will host a conference call to be broadcast via the Internet at 11:00 a.m. (EST) this morning to more fully discuss its second quarter results.  The dial-in number is (800) 860-2442, for International Calls the dial-in number is (412) 858-4600.  When greeted by the operator, request the conference by stating the Company and the host’s last name (Yankee Candle/Kent) or reference the conference title (Q2 2013 Yankee Candle Earnings Conference Call).  This call is being webcast by MultiVu and can be accessed at The Yankee Candle Company's web site at www.yankeecandle.com.   Click on the “About Us” link, select the “Investor Information” link, and then select the “Events Calendar” link.  Enter your registration information ten minutes prior to the start of the conference.

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The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, based on sales, in the giftware industry.  Yankee Candle has a 43-year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts.  The Company sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 35,000 store locations, a growing base of Company owned and operated retail stores (561 Yankee Candle Stores located in 46 states and 1 province in Canada as of June 29, 2013), direct mail catalogs, and its Internet website (www.yankeecandle.com).  Outside of North America, the Company sells its products primarily through its subsidiary, Yankee Candle Company (Europe), Ltd., which has an international wholesale customer network of approximately 6,400 store locations and distributors covering a combined 57 countries.

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This press release may contain certain information constituting “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the statements contained herein with respect to management’s current estimates of the Company’s future financial and operating results, and any other statements concerning the Company’s or management’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, expectations, estimates, beliefs or projections, or any other statements concerning future performance or events.  Actual results could differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the following: the current economic conditions and uncertain future outlook, including continued softness in consumer confidence and spending; the risk that our substantial level of indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition and operations; that we may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows to service all of our indebtedness; that any failure to protect our reputation could have a material adverse effect on our brand image; the risk of loss of one of our manufacturing or distribution facilities; that we may be unable to maintain our historical growth rates; that our profitability may be affected by increases in the cost of raw materials or that further increases in wax prices above the rate of inflation may negatively impact our cost of goods sold and margins; that any shortages in refined oil supplies could impact our wax supply; the effects of competition in the giftware industry; that there may be a failure of our information technology systems; that a material decline in consumers’ discretionary income could cause our sales and income to decline; that current environmental laws and regulations, or those enacted in the future, could result in additional liabilities and costs; that we may be unable to continue to open new stores successfully or renew leases for existing locations; the risk of a loss or significant deterioration in the financial condition of a significant wholesale customer, or a bankruptcy filing and subsequent bankruptcy proceedings by such a customer; the failure or delay of a third party to supply goods to our customers could adversely impact our business; sustained interruptions in the supply of products from overseas; that restrictive covenants in the indenture governing the Senior PIK Notes, the indentures governing Yankee Candle’s Senior Subordinated Notes and Yankee Candle’s Term Loan Facility and ABL Facility could restrict our operating flexibility; risks associated with the ability of YCC Holdings and Holding Corp. to repay their debt, which is dependent on cash flow generated by Yankee Candle and its subsidiaries; that restrictions in our subsidiaries' debt instruments and under applicable law limit their ability to provide funds to us; that the interests of our controlling stockholders may differ from the interests of the noteholders; that because we are not a diversified company and are primarily dependent upon one industry, we have less flexibility in reacting to unfavorable consumer trends, adverse economic conditions or business cycles; the risk that we lose our senior executive officers, or are unable to attract and retain the talent required for our business; that our international operations subject us to a number of risks, including unfavorable regulatory, labor, tax and political conditions in foreign countries; that we may be required to recognize additional impairment charges against goodwill or intangible assets in the future; seasonal, quarterly and other fluctuations in our business, and general industry and market conditions; the risk of product liability claims; and other factors described or contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Any forward-looking statements represent our views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date.  While we may elect to update certain forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so even if experience or future events may cause the views contained in any forward-looking statements to change.

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		Thirteen Weeks									Thirteen Weeks
		Ended									Ended
		June 29, 2013									June 30, 2012
Sales:
Retail		$	86,814				55.76	%			$	81,809				56.29	%
Wholesale			41,518				26.66	%				40,530				27.88	%
International			27,348				17.57	%				22,988				15.82	%
Total sales			155,680				100.00	%				145,327				100.00	%
Cost of sales			71,866				46.16	%				63,906				43.97	%
Gross profit			83,814				53.84	%				81,421				56.03	%
Selling expenses: (A)
Retail			45,578				52.50	%	(B)			43,401				53.05	%	(B)
Wholesale			3,086				7.43	%	(C)			2,921				7.21	%	(C)
International			7,402				27.07	%	(D)			6,909				30.05	%	(D)
Total selling expenses			56,066				36.01	%				53,231				36.63	%
General & administrative expenses			20,712				13.30	%				17,951				12.35	%
Restructuring charge			-				0.00	%				1,070				0.74	%
Income from operations			7,036				4.52	%				9,169				6.31	%
Interest expense			14,883				9.56	%				18,553				12.77	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt			-				0.00	%				13,376				9.20	%
Other income			(469	)			-0.30	%				(1,735	)			-1.19	%
Loss before benefit from income taxes			(7,378	)			-4.74	%				(21,025	)			-14.47	%
Benefit from income taxes			(2,521	)			-1.62	%				(7,515	)			-5.17	%
Loss from continuing operations			(4,857	)			-3.13	%				(13,510	)			-9.31	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			(21	)			-0.01	%				(31	)			-0.02	%
Net loss		$	(4,878	)			-3.13	%			$	(13,541	)			-9.32	%

		Twenty-Six Weeks									Twenty-Six Weeks
		Ended									Ended
		June 29, 2013									June 30, 2012
Sales:
Retail		$	176,026				55.17	%			$	162,777				54.19	%
Wholesale			85,096				26.67	%				90,703				30.19	%
International			57,934				18.16	%				46,914				15.62	%
Total sales			319,056				100.00	%				300,394				100.00	%
Cost of sales			144,808				45.39	%				135,183				45.00	%
Gross profit			174,248				54.61	%				165,211				55.00	%
Selling expenses: (A)
Retail			92,048				52.29	%	(B)			88,579				54.42	%	(B)
Wholesale			6,021				7.08	%	(C)			7,090				7.82	%	(C)
International			15,473				26.71	%	(D)			13,045				27.81	%	(D)
Total selling expenses			113,542				35.59	%				108,714				36.19	%
General & administrative expenses			40,170				12.59	%				34,852				11.60	%
Restructuring charge			764				0.24	%				1,725				0.57	%
Income from operations			19,772				6.20	%				19,920				6.63	%
Interest expense			31,357				9.83	%				35,787				11.91	%
Loss on extinguishment of debt			-									13,376
Other income			(2,250	)			-0.71	%				(2,827	)			-0.94	%
Loss before provision for income taxes			(9,335	)			-2.93	%				(26,416	)			-8.79	%
Benefit from income taxes			(2,769	)			-0.87	%				(9,436	)			-3.14	%
Loss from continuing operations			(6,566	)			-2.07	%				(16,980	)			-5.66	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			(45	)			-0.01	%				(74	)			-0.02	%
Net loss		$	(6,611	)			-2.07	%			$	(17,054	)			-5.68	%

ASSETS		June 29,				December 29,
		2013				2012
Current Assets:
Cash		$	3,784			$	39,979
Accounts receivable, net			52,324				63,572
Inventory			108,284				77,969
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			26,713				4,882
Deferred tax assets			8,564				6,814
Total Current Assets			199,669				193,216
Property and Equipment, net			128,114				121,553
Deferred Financing Costs			11,399				12,799
Other Assets			914,479				913,929
Total Assets		$	1,253,661			$	1,241,497
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	23,652			$	25,309
Accrued payroll			9,049				13,680
Accrued income taxes			-				7,110
Other accrued liabilities			46,882				55,395
Total Current Liabilities			79,583				101,494
Long-Term Debt			896,821				846,174
Deferred Rent			13,254				12,886
Deferred Tax Liabilities			118,346				117,135
Other Long-Term Liabilities			10,362				9,678
Stockholder's Equity			135,295				154,130
Total Liabilities And Stockholder's Equity		$	1,253,661			$	1,241,497

		Quarter					Year to Date					Total
YCC Retail Stores			4		(5)			(7	)	(5)			561
Wholesale Customer Locations - North America			(211	)				7,068		(5)			34,852
Wholesale Customer Locations - Europe			257					470					6,378
Square Footage - Gross			5,542		(5)			(12,425	)	(5)			1,057,726
Square Footage - Selling			2,633		(5)			(10,869	)	(5)			808,268
Total Comp Stores & Consumer Direct Sales Change %			5.2	%				7.8	%
YCC Retail Comp Store Count			543					543					543
Sales per Square Foot (1)							$	539
Store Count								546
Average store square footage, gross (2)								1,624
Average store square footage, selling (2)								1,227
Gross Profit (3) (6)
Retail $		$	54,158				$	109,935
Retail %			62.4	%				62.5	%
Wholesale $		$	19,603				$	41,016
Wholesale %			47.2	%				48.2	%
International $		$	10,052				$	23,296
International %			36.8	%				40.2	%
Segment Profit (3) (6)
Retail $		$	8,581				$	17,887
Retail %			9.9	%				10.2	%
Wholesale $		$	16,516				$	34,995
Wholesale %			39.8	%				41.1	%
International $		$	2,650				$	7,823
International %			9.7	%				13.5	%
Depreciation & Amortization (3)		$	7,506				$	15,133
Inventory per Store (2)							$	35,823
Inventory Turns (4)								3.2
Capital Expenditures (3)		$	8,181				$	20,116

Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as follows:
		Thirteen Weeks Ended				Thirteen Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended				Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
		June 29, 2013				June 30, 2012				June 29, 2013				June 30, 2012
Net loss		$	(4,878	)		$	(13,541	)		$	(6,611	)		$	(17,054	)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes			21				31				45				74
Benefit from income taxes			(2,521	)			(7,515	)			(2,769	)			(9,436	)
Interest expense, net - excluding amortization of deferred financing fees			13,797				15,127				27,448				29,762
Amortization of deferred financing fees			1,086				1,244				2,152				2,284
Depreciation			6,351				6,395				12,843				12,732
Amortization			70				85				138				1,308
EBITDA from continuing operations			13,926				1,826				33,246				19,670
Equity-based compensation			165				220				323				424
MDP advisory fees			375				375				750				750
Purchase accounting (a)			437				280				578				814
Restructuring (b)			-				1,070				764				1,725
Loss on extinguishment of debt (c)			-				13,376				79				13,376
Realized (gains) losses on foreign currency (d)			(445	)			426				(490	)			863
Loss on store closings and disposals of equipment			147				15				147				44
Certain non-recurring items (e)			99				463				348				515
Adjusted EBITDA		$	14,704			$	18,051			$	35,745			$	38,181