KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 February 25, 2012 increased 14.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2011. Net sales for the four-week fiscal month ended February 25, 2012 increased 17.4 percent to $86.7 million from net sales of $73.9 million for the prior year four-week fiscal month ended February 26, 2011.
The Company will announce fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2011 earnings the morning of Thursday, March 8, 2012. Management will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. EST on March 8, 2012 to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (800) 230-1059 and reference the conference code 239635. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning March 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST by calling (800) 475-6701 and entering the conference code 239635.
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 431 retail stores in 43 states compared to 420 stores in 41 states as of March 8, 2011. 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.
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