KEARNEY, NE — The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended July 1, 2017 decreased 5.8 percent in comparison to comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended July 2, 2016. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended July 1, 2017 decreased 5.9 percent to $73.6 million compared to net sales of $78.3 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended July 2, 2016.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 22-week period ended July 1, 2017 decreased 10.7 percent from comparable store net sales for the 22-week period ended July 2, 2016. Net sales for the 22-week fiscal period ended July 1, 2017 decreased 10.8 percent to $347.3 million from net sales of $389.2 million for the prior year 22-week fiscal period ended July 2, 2016.
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 462 retail stores in 44 states compared to 467 stores in 44 states as of July 6, 2016. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
