Two Christmas Tree Shops and two Harmon Stores were opened during the fiscal third quarter. Consolidated store space as of November 26, 2005 was approximately 25.0 million square feet.
During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2005 the Company plans to open approximately 17 Bed Bath & Beyond stores (including 5 that have already opened) in both new and existing markets. The additional openings will bring to approximately 83 the total number of new Bed Bath & Beyond stores opened in fiscal 2005 and to approximately 743 the number of Bed Bath & Beyond stores expected to be in operation at fiscal year-end.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc is a nationwide chain of retail stores. TheCompany's Bed Bath & Beyond stores sell better quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings. The Company's Christmas Tree Shops and Harmon Stores sell giftware and household items and health and beauty care items, respectively.