The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week fiscal period ended April 1, 2023 decreased 10.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended April 2, 2022. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended April 1, 2023 decreased 9.2 percent to $113.4 million from net sales of $124.9 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended April 2, 2022.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 9-week period ended April 1, 2023 decreased 8.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 9-week period ended April 2, 2022. Net sales for the 9-week fiscal period ended April 1, 2023 decreased 7.9 percent to $195.9 million compared to net sales of $212.7 million for the prior year 9-week fiscal period ended April 2, 2022.
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 439 retail stores in 42 states, which includes the closing of one store during the fiscal month and the opening of one new store in Fenton, Missouri earlier this week. The Company operated 439 stores in 42 states as of April 6, 2022. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
