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 31, 2014 decreased 3.1 percent from comparable store net sales for
the 4-week period ended June 1, 2013. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal
period ended May 31, 2014 decreased 1.2 percent to $72.0 million from
net sales of $72.8 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal period ended
June 1, 2013.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 17-week period ended May
31, 2014 decreased 1.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the
17-week period ended June 1, 2013. Net sales for the 17-week fiscal
period ended May 31, 2014 increased 0.3 percent to $343.6 million from
net sales of $342.5 million for the prior year 17-week fiscal period
ended June 1, 2013.
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 453 retail stores in 44 states, which includes
the opening of one new store last week in Anchorage, Alaska (the
Company’s first store in the state of Alaska). The Company operated 444
stores in 43 states as of June 5, 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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