The Buckle, Inc. Reports December 2012 Net Sales

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 five-week period ended December 29, 2012 increased 1.0 percent from comparable store net sales for the five-week period ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the five-week fiscal month ended December 29, 2012 increased 1.8 percent to $185.0 million from net sales of $181.8 million for the prior year five-week fiscal month ended December 31, 2011.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 48-week period ended December 29, 2012 increased 2.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 48-week period ended December 31, 2011. Net sales for the 48-week fiscal period ended December 29, 2012 increased 4.2 percent to $1.045 billion from net sales of $1.003 billion for the prior year 48-week fiscal period ended December 31, 2011.

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 440 retail stores in 43 states compared to 431 stores in 43 states as of January 3, 2012. The Company closed one store this week, after the end of the fiscal month. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.

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