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The Buckle, Inc. Reports March 2008 Net Sales

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today
that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the
five-week period ended April 5, 2008, increased 20.9 percent from
comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended April 7, 2007.
Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended April 5, 2008 increased 28.7
percent to $63.6 million from net sales of $49.4 million for the prior year
five-week fiscal month ended April 7, 2007.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the nine-week period ended
April 5, 2008 increased 22.4 percent from comparable store net sales for
the nine-week period ended April 7, 2007. Net sales for the nine-week
fiscal period ended April 5, 2008 increased 30.0 percent to $113.3 million
from net sales of $87.1 million for the prior year nine-week fiscal period
ended April 7, 2007.
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
371 retail stores in 38 states compared to 352 stores in 38 states as of
April 10, 2007. To listen to the Company's recorded monthly sales
commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF
1995; All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material
risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on factors which
may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company's future
performance and financial results may differ materially from those
expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors
include, but are not limited to, those described in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not
undertake to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements even
if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results
expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
News releases and other information about The Buckle, Inc., can be found on
the Internet at www.buckle.com
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