Saks Incorporated said that owned sales totaled $256.4 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 2, 2010 compared to $242.2 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 3, 2009, a 5.9% increase. Comparable store sales increased 6.5% for the month.
On a quarter-to-date basis, for the two months ended Oct. 2, 2010, owned sales totaled $415.6 million compared to $402.9 million for the two months ended Oct. 3, 2009, a 3.2% increase. Comparable store sales increased 4.3% for the two months.
On a year-to-date basis, for the eight months ended Oct. 2, 2010, owned sales totaled $1,655.8 million compared to $1,574.4 million for the eight months ended Oct. 3, 2009, a 5.2% increase. Comparable store sales increased 5.1% for the eight months.
For September, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue stores were women’s shoes; fashion jewelry; dresses; women’s designer apparel; and men’s clothing, sportswear, and accessories. Saks Direct performed well during the month.
