Dillard's reported net income for the prior year 39-week period ended October 29, 2011, of $322.4 million, or $5.80 per share. Included in net income for the prior year 39-week period is a net after-tax credit totaling $205.8 million ($3.90 per share) comprised of the following items:
Net Sales - 13 Weeks
Net sales for the 13 weeks ended October 27, 2012 were $1.450 billion compared to net sales for the 13 weeks ended October 29, 2011 of $1.383 billion. Net sales include the operations of the Company's construction business, CDI Contractors, LLC ("CDI").
Total merchandise sales (which exclude CDI) for the 13-week period ended October 27, 2012 were $1.425 billion compared to $1.366 billion for the 13-week period ended October 29, 2011. Total merchandise sales increased 4% during the third quarter. Sales in comparable stores increased 5%.
Sales trends were strongest in men's apparel and accessories, ladies accessories and lingerie and shoes. Home and furniture was the weakest performing category. Sales trends were strongest in the Central region, followed by the Western and Eastern regions, respectively.
Net Sales - 39 Weeks
Net sales for the 39 weeks ended October 27, 2012 were $4.487 billion compared to net sales for the 39 weeks ended October 29, 2011 of $4.294 billion. Total merchandise sales for the 39-week period ended October 27, 2012 were $4.403 billion compared to $4.247 billion for the 39-week period ended October 29, 2011. Total merchandise sales increased 4% during the 39-week period. Sales in comparable stores increased 4%.