The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 5-week period ended January 5, 2019 decreased 0.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 5-week period ended January 6, 2018. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal month ended January 5, 2019 decreased 6.7 percent to $137.4 million from net sales of $147.2 million for the prior year 5-week fiscal month ended December 30, 2017.
Comparable store net sales for the 48-week year-to-date period ended January 5, 2019 decreased 0.9 percent from comparable store net sales for the 48-week period ended January 6, 2018. Net sales for the 48-week fiscal period ended January 5, 2019 decreased 2.1 percent to $839.7 million from net sales of $857.6 million for the prior year 48-week fiscal period ended December 30, 2017.
Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2017, comparable store net sales for the month and year-to-date periods are compared to the 5-week and 48-week periods ended January 6, 2018.
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 452 retail stores in 43 states which includes the closing of one store earlier this week. The Company operated 458 stores in 44 states as of January 10, 2018. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238- 2500.
