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 September 30, 2023 decreased 11.1 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended October 1, 2022. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended September 30, 2023 decreased 10.7 percent to $103.1 million from net sales of $115.5 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended October 1, 2022.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 35-week period ended September 30, 2023 decreased 6.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 35-week period ended October 1, 2022. Net sales for the 35-week fiscal period ended September 30, 2023 decreased 6.4 percent to $790.9 million compared to net sales of $844.6 million for the prior year 35-week fiscal period ended October 1, 2022.
About Buckle
Buckle is a specialty retailer focused on delivering exceptional service and style through unforgettable experiences. Offering a curated mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle is for those living the styled life. 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 42 states, which includes the opening of one new store last week located in Dekalb, Illinois. The Company operated 441 stores in 42 states as of October 5, 2022. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
