However, Outlet traffic has been significantly impacted by the weather and, as a result, comparable store sales were down 17.4 percent in this channel. They expect continued strong accessory performance and an increase in garment sales as the fall season progresses.
Minneapolis based Wilsons Leather is the leading specialty retailer of leather outerwear, accessories and apparel in the United States. As of August 27, 2005, Wilsons Leather operated 428 stores located in 45 states, including 305 mall stores, 109 outlet stores and 14 airport stores. The Company regularly supplements its permanent mall stores with seasonal stores during its peak selling season from October through January.
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