The Buckle’s Comp Sales Fall 0.8% in May
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 June 1, 2019 decreased 0.8 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended June 2, 2018. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended June 1, 2019 decreased 1.1 percent to $61.5 million from net sales of $62.2 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended June 2, 2018.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 17-week period ended June 1, 2019 decreased 1.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the 17-week period ended June 2, 2018. Net sales for the 17-week fiscal period ended June 1, 2019 decreased 1.6 percent to $262.8 million from net sales of $267.1 million for the prior year 17-week fiscal period ended June 2, 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 449 retail stores in 42 states compared to 455 stores in 43 states as of June 6, 2018. To listen to the Company’s recorded monthly sales commentary, please call (308) 238-2500.