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
August 31, 2013 increased 1.0 percent from comparable store net sales
for the 4-week period ended September 1, 2012. Net sales for the 4-week
fiscal month ended August 31, 2013 increased 0.3 percent to $101.1
million from net sales of $100.8 million for the prior year 4-week
fiscal month ended August 25, 2012.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 30-week period ended
August 31, 2013 increased 2.0 percent from comparable store net sales
for the 30-week period ended September 1, 2012. Net sales for the
30-week fiscal period ended August 31, 2013 increased 4.0 percent to
$603.3 million from net sales of $580.0 million for the prior year
30-week fiscal period ended August 25, 2012.
Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2012, comparable store net
sales for the month and year-to-date periods are compared to the 4-week
and 30-week periods ended September 1, 2012.
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 451 retail stores in 43 states, which includes
the closing of one store during fiscal August. The Company operated 439
stores in 43 states as of September 5, 2012. 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, 308-236-8491 Chief
Financial Officer
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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