The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE:BKE) announced today that comparable store net
sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended
May 3, 2014 increased 0.8 percent from comparable store net sales for
the 4-week period ended May 4, 2013. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal
period ended May 3, 2014 increased 2.4 percent to $75.6 million from net
sales of $73.8 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal period ended May
4, 2013.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 13-week period ended May
3, 2014 decreased 0.9 percent from comparable store net sales for the
13-week period ended May 4, 2013. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal
period ended May 3, 2014 increased 0.7 percent to $271.7 million from
net sales of $269.7 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal period
ended May 4, 2013.
The Company will announce first quarter earnings the morning of
Thursday, May 22, 2014. Management will hold a conference call at 10:00
a.m. EDT on May 22, 2014 to discuss results for the quarter. To
participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1074 and reference the
conference code 326712. A replay of the call will be available for a
two-week period beginning May 22, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. EDT by calling
(800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 326712.
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 452 retail stores in 43 states, which includes
the opening of two new stores this week in the Dallas, Texas market. The
Company operated 443 stores in 43 states as of May 8, 2013. 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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