KEARNEY, Neb.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended August 3, 2019 decreased 0.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended August 4, 2018. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended August 3, 2019 decreased 0.8 percent to $67.5 million from net sales of $68.0 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended August 4, 2018.
Comparable store net sales for the 13-week second quarter ended August 3, 2019 increased 1.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended August 4, 2018. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 3, 2019 increased 1.4 percent to $203.8 million from net sales of $201.1 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended August 4, 2018.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 26-week period ended August 3, 2019 increased 0.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the 26-week period ended August 4, 2018. Net sales for the 26-week fiscal period ended August 3, 2019 decreased 0.2 percent to $405.1 million from net sales of $406.0 million for the prior year 26-week fiscal period ended August 4, 2018.
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 449 retail stores in 42 states which includes the opening of one new store in Kalispell, Montana during fiscal July. The Company operated 455 stores in 43 states as of August 8, 2018.
