The Buckle, Inc. : Reports December 2012 Net Sales
January 03, 2013 at 05:35 pm IST
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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
December 29, 2012 increased 1.0 percent from comparable store net sales
for the five-week period ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the
five-week fiscal month ended December 29, 2012 increased 1.8 percent to
$185.0 million from net sales of $181.8 million for the prior year
five-week fiscal month ended December 31, 2011.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 48-week period ended
December 29, 2012 increased 2.4 percent from comparable store net sales
for the 48-week period ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the
48-week fiscal period ended December 29, 2012 increased 4.2 percent to
$1.045 billion from net sales of $1.003 billion for the prior year
48-week fiscal period ended December 31, 2011.
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 440 retail stores in 43 states compared to 431
stores in 43 states as of January 3, 2012. The Company closed one store
this week, after the end of 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
The Buckle, Inc. Karen B. Rhoads, Chief Financial Officer,
308-236-8491
The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. The Company operates approximately 440 retail stores in 42 states. The Company markets a wide selection of casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. It also provides customer services, such as free hemming, free gift-packaging, easy layaways, the Buckle private label credit card, and a guest loyalty program. The Company offers denims from brands such as Miss Me, Rock Revival, KanCan, Hidden, Flying Monkey, Levi's, Preme, Smoke Rise, Ariat, Good American, and Wrangler. Other key brands include Hurley, Billabong, Affliction, American Fighter, Sullen, Howitzer, Oakley, Fox, RVCA, 7 Diamonds, Nixon, Free People, Z Supply, Salt Life, White Crow, Brew City, Reef, Stance, Versace Cologne, American Highway, Eight X, Pendelton, Hooey, Goorin Bros., Old Row, Timberland, Teva, Kimes Ranch, SOREL, Hey Dude, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, and SAXX.