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
April 5, 2014 decreased 1.8 percent in comparison to comparable store
net sales for the five-week period ended April 6, 2013. Net sales for
the five-week fiscal month ended April 5, 2014 were essentially flat at
$106.6 million compared to net sales of $106.7 million for the prior
year five-week fiscal month ended April 6, 2013.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the nine-week period ended
April 5, 2014 decreased 1.6 percent from comparable store net sales for
the nine-week period ended April 6, 2013. Net sales for the nine-week
fiscal period ended April 5, 2014 increased 0.1 percent to $196.1
million from net sales of $195.9 million for the prior year nine-week
fiscal period ended April 6, 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 450 retail stores in 43 states compared to 442
stores in 43 states as of April 10, 2013. To listen to the Company’s
recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.
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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. 
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