Limited Brands Inc reported comparable store sales for the four weeks ended August 4, 2007, decreased 3 percent compared to the four weeks ended August 5, 2006. The company reported net sales of $644.5 million for the four weeks ended August 4, 2007, compared to sales of $656.6 million for the four weeks ended July 29, 2006.
The company reported a comparable store sales increase of 2 percent for the thirteen weeks ended August 4, 2007. Net sales were $2.624 billion compared to net sales of $2.454 billion last year.
The company reported a comparable store sales increase of 3 percent for the 26 weeks ended August 4, 2007. Net sales were $4.935 billion compared to net sales of $4.531 billion last year.
2007 net sales include Express sales through July 6, 2007, the closing date of the sale of a majority interest to affiliates of Golden Gate Capital, and Limited Stores sales through August 3, 2007, the closing date of the transfer of a majority interest to affiliates of Sun Capital Partners.