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 May 5, 2018 decreased 3.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended May 6, 2017. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended May 5, 2018 decreased 6.5 percent to $58.6 million from net sales of $62.6 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended April 29, 2017.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 13-week period ended May 5, 2018 decreased 3.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended May 6, 2017. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal period ended May 5, 2018 decreased 3.5 percent to $204.9 million from net sales of $212.3 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal period ended April 29, 2017.
Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017, comparable store net sales for the month and year-to-date periods are compared to the 4-week and 13-week periods ended May 6, 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 456 retail stores in 43 states compared to 462 stores in 44 states as of May 10, 2017.
