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The Buckle, Inc. Reports April 2008 Net Sales
The Buckle, Inc. Reports April 2008 Net Sales
The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today
that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the
four-week period ended May 3, 2008, increased 34.0 percent from comparable
store net sales for the four-week period ended May 5, 2007. Net sales for
the four-week fiscal month ended May 3, 2008 increased 38.3 percent to
$47.0 million from net sales of $34.0 million for the prior year four-week
fiscal month ended May 5, 2007.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the thirteen-week period ended
May 3, 2008 increased 25.6 percent from comparable store net sales for the
thirteen-week period ended May 5, 2007. Net sales for the thirteen-week
fiscal period ended May 3, 2008 increased 32.4 percent to $160.3 million
from net sales of $121.1 million for the prior year thirteen-week fiscal
period ended May 5, 2007.
The Company will announce first quarter earnings on Thursday, May 22, 2008.
Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT on May 22, 2008,
to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please
call (800) 398-9367 and reference the conference code 922153. A replay of
the call will be available for a 2-week period beginning May 22, 2008, at
1:00 p.m. EDT by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code
922153.
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
374 retail stores in 39 states compared to 353 stores in 38 states as of
May 8, 2007. During fiscal April, the Company opened four new stores,
including its first two stores in the state of Maryland, one in Annapolis
and the other in Baltimore. The Company also closed one store during the
fiscal month. 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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