Buckle Records Another Tough Month in February

The industry customer reports same store sales fell 23.2% in February.

Published: March 2, 2017 Press Release

KEARNEY, NE — The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended February 25, 2017 decreased 23.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended February 27, 2016. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended February 25, 2017 decreased 23.3 percent to $62.8 million from net sales of $81.8 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended February 27, 2016.

The Company will announce fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2016 earnings the morning of Friday, March 10, 2017.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 465 retail stores in 44 states compared to 468 stores in 44 states as of March 2, 2016. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.

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