Comparable store sales for the nine months ended October 28, 2006 increased 3.0 percent compared with the same period last year.
2006 Outlook Based on the performance through the first three quarters reported today, the Company raised its current estimate for fiscal 2006 annual diluted earnings per share to a range of $1.35 to $1.38, up from its previous estimate of $1.24 to $1.27.
Annual comparable store sales are projected to increase approximately 1-3 percent and the Company plans to open 29 DSW stores for the year.