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DDS News Dillard's, Inc. Reports December Sales Results
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (“Dillard’s”
or the “Company”)
announced today that sales for the five weeks ended December 30, 2006
were $1,226,150,000 compared to sales for the five weeks ended December
31, 2005 of $1,270,324,000. Total sales declined 3% for the five-week
period. Sales in comparable stores declined 5% for the five-week period.
Sales for the 48 weeks ended December 30, 2006 were $7,022,172,000
compared to sales for the 48 weeks ended December 31, 2005 of
$7,053,255,000. Total sales were unchanged on a percentage basis for the
48-week period. Sales in comparable stores declined 1% for the 48-week
period.
During the five weeks ended December 30, 2006, sales in the Western
region were above the average company performance for the period. Sales
were slightly above trend in the Central region and below trend in the
Eastern region.
During the five weeks ended December 30, 2006, sales in the lingerie and
accessories and furniture categories significantly exceeded the average
company performance for the period. Sales of children’s
and juniors’ apparel were significantly below
trend.
Dillard’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s
largest fashion apparel and home furnishing retailers. The Company’s
stores operate with one name, Dillard’s, and
span 29 states. Dillard’s stores offer a
broad selection of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed
under Dillard’s exclusive brand names.
