Press Release:
KEARNEY, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the four-week period ended May 4, 2013 increased 6.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended May 5, 2012. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended May 4, 2013 increased 3.1 percent to $73.8 million from net sales of $71.6 million for the prior year four-week fiscal month ended April 28, 2012.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the thirteen-week period ended May 4, 2013 increased 1.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the thirteen-week period ended May 5, 2012. Net sales for the thirteen-week fiscal period ended May 4, 2013 increased 2.3 percent to $269.7 million from net sales of $263.8 million for the prior year thirteen-week fiscal period ended April 28, 2012.
Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, comparable store net sales for the month and year-to-date periods are compared to the four-week and thirteen-week periods ended May 5, 2012.
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 443 retail stores in 43 states compared to 433 stores in 43 states as of May 9, 2012. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
