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 2, 2015 decreased 3.8 percent in comparison to comparable store net
sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2014. Net sales for the
four-week fiscal month ended May 2, 2015 decreased 1.7 percent to $74.3
million compared to net sales of $75.6 million for the prior year
four-week fiscal month ended May 3, 2014.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the thirteen-week period
ended May 2, 2015 decreased 2.2 percent from comparable store net sales
for the thirteen-week period ended May 3, 2014. Net sales for the
thirteen-week fiscal period ended May 2, 2015 decreased 0.1 percent to
$271.3 million compared to net sales of $271.7 million for the prior
year thirteen-week fiscal period ended May 3, 2014.
The Company will announce first quarter earnings the morning of
Thursday, May 21, 2015. Management will hold a conference call at 10:00
a.m. EDT on May 21, 2015 to discuss results for the quarter. To
participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1085 and reference the
conference code 359495. A replay of the call will be available for a
two-week period beginning May 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. EDT by calling
(800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 359495.
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 463 retail stores in 44 states compared to 452
stores in 43 states as of May 7, 2014. 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. is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear and accessories. The Company operates approximately 441 retail stores in 42 states throughout the United States. It markets a wide selection of casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. The Company offers denim from brands, such as Miss Me, Rock Revival, KanCan, Hidden, Flying Monkey, Levi's, Preme, Smoke Rise, Ariat, Good American, and Wrangler. Its other 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, SAXX, Ray-Ban, Wanakome, Guess, Fossil, Brixton, Dr. Martens, Very G, Birkenstock, Bed Stu, Palladium, Mia, K-Swiss, Myra, STS and G-Shock.
THE BUCKLE, INC. 
