KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that total net sales for the 4-week fiscal month ended May 2, 2020 decreased 80.8 percent to $11.4 million from net sales of $59.6 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal month ended May 4, 2019.
Net sales for the 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 2, 2020 decreased 42.7 percent to $115.4 million from net sales of $201.3 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended May 4, 2019. Online sales for the quarter increased 31.5 percent to $32.1 million for the 13-week period ended May 2, 2020, compared to net sales of $24.4 million for the 13-week period ended May 4, 2019.
As previously announced, Buckle closed all brick and mortar stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic for an indefinite period beginning March 18, 2020. The Company began the process of reopening certain stores the week of April 26, 2020, following state and local reopening guidelines. As of May 2, 2020, 37 stores had reopened, with approximately 100 additional stores reopening the week of May 3, 2020. The Company’s online store has remained open without interruption. As a result of the store closures, the Company plans to only report total net sales each month and does not plan to separately report comparable store sales during this time. Further, the Company will not provide additional commentary through its recorded monthly sales narrative during this time. The Company will continue to evaluate the appropriate time to resume its regular monthly sales reporting as normal business operations resume.
The Company will announce first quarter earnings the morning of Friday, May 22, 2020. Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT on May 22, 2020 to discuss results for the quarter. To participate in the call, please call (877) 336-4441 for domestic calls or (409) 207-6985 for international calls and reference the conference code 7167680. A replay of the call will be available for a two-week period beginning May 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT by calling (866) 207-1041 for domestic calls or (402) 970-0847 for international calls and entering the conference code 8302590.
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 446 retail stores in 42 states compared to 449 stores in 42 states as of May 7, 2019.
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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