Women's clothing retailer Bebe stores Inc has reported retail sales of $55.8 million for the five-week period ended April 1st 2006, an increase of 12.3 percent compared to sales of $49.7 million for the five-week period ended April 2nd 2005.
Same-store sales for the five-week period ended April 1st 2006 increased 4.1 percent compared to an increase of 30.6 percent for March 2005.
"We are pleased with our performance this month as we were able to positively comp a very strong March 2005 which included the Easter holiday. Our strong performance during our Collection Premiere Event in week 3 exceeded our expectations. This momentum carried through weeks 4 and 5 and should benefit April," said Greg Scott, CEO.
Retail sales for the thirteen-week period ended April 1st 2006 were $131.1 million, up 13.2 percent from $115.8 million for the thirteen-week period ended April 2nd 2005. Same-store sales for the thirteen-week period ended April 1st 2006 increased 4.7 percent compared to an increase of 28.5 percent in the prior year.
Retail sales for the year-to-date period ending April 1st 2006 were $425.9 million compared to $370.2 million for the year-to-date period ending April 2nd 2005, an increase of 15.0 percent. Same-store sales for the year-to-date period ending April 1st 2006 increased 7.1 percent compared to an increase of 23.0 percent for the year-to-date period ending April 2nd 2005.
Bebe stores Inc designs, develops and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women's apparel and accessories, which it markets under the bebe, BEBE SPORT and bebe O brand names.
Bebe currently operates 228 stores, of which 173 are bebe stores, 20 are bebe outlet stores and 35 are BEBE SPORT stores. These stores are located in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
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