Contact: Thomas B. Heacock, Chief Financial Officer
The Buckle, Inc.
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The Buckle, Inc. Press Release Narrative for 12/2/2021
Our December 2, 2021 press release reported that comparable store sales, for stores open at least one full year, for the four-week period ended November 27, 2021, increased 36.0 percent in comparison to the prior year four-week period ended November 28, 2020. Total net sales for the four-week fiscal month increased 35.9 percent to $117.3 million compared to net sales of $86.3 million in the prior year four-week fiscal month ended November 28, 2020.
On the men's side of the business, total sales for the four-week fiscal period ended November 27, 2021 were up 36.5 percent in comparison to the prior year four-week period ended November 28, 2020. The men's business represented approximately 55.0 percent of total sales for the month versus approximately 54.5 percent the prior year fiscal November. For the fiscal month, overall price points on the men's side of the business were down approximately 2.0 percent.
On the women's side of the business, total sales for the four-week fiscal period ended November 27, 2021 were up approximately 34.0 percent in comparison to the prior year four-week period ended November 28, 2020. The women's business represented approximately 45.0 percent of total sales for the month versus approximately 45.5 percent the prior year fiscal November. For the fiscal month, overall price points on the women's side of the business were up approximately 3.5 percent.
Within the men's and women's categories combined, accessory sales for the fiscal month were up approximately 38.0 percent in comparison to the prior year fiscal November, and footwear sales were up about 26.5 percent. These two categories accounted for approximately 8.5 percent and 10.5 percent, respectively, of the current fiscal November net sales. This compares with approximately 8.5 percent and 11.5 percent, respectively, for each in the prior year fiscal November. Average accessory price points were up approximately 6.5 percent and average footwear price points were up about 3.5 percent for the fiscal month.
For the month, UPT's were down approximately 2.0 percent and the average transaction value decreased approximately 1.0 percent compared to the prior year fiscal November.
Buckle currently operates 441 retail stores in 42 states compared to 446 stores in 42 states as of December 2, 2020.
It is our Company policy not to provide any guidance on current sales or to project results for the next quarter. Additionally, any forward-looking statements made during this commentary 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.
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The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual apparel, footwear, and accessories. The Company operates approximately 440 retail stores in 42 states. The Company markets a wide selection of casual apparel including denim, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear. It also provides customer services, such as free hemming, free gift-packaging, easy layaways, the Buckle private label credit card, and a guest loyalty program. The Company offers denims from brands such as Miss Me, Rock Revival, KanCan, Hidden, Flying Monkey, Levi's, Preme, Smoke Rise, Ariat, Good American, and Wrangler. Other key 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, and SAXX.
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