Specialty apparel stores operator Deb Shops Inc reported that comparable store sales increased 4.5 percent for the month ended December 31, 2005.
Total sales increased 4.7 percent to $42.7 million from $40.7 million for the month ended December 31, 2004.
Deb Shops Inc also announced that it is scheduled to participate in the 2006 ICR "XCHANGE" conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 11:20 a.m., Eastern Time.
The Company reports financial results on the calendar month, therefore, differences in timing will occur when comparing Deb Shops' results to those of retailers reporting on a 4-5-4 calendar.
During the month of December 2005 there were five Saturdays compared to four Saturdays in December 2004.
The Saturdays in 2005 included Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve while the Saturdays in 2004 included Christmas Day.
For the remainder of fiscal year 2006, Deb Shops Inc will report monthly sales according to the following calendar:
Month End: Reporting Date
January 2006: February 2, 2006
Deb Shops Inc is a national specialty retailer of fashionable apparel, shoes and accessories for juniors in both regular and plus sizes. The Company operates 329 specialty apparel stores in 41 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names.
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