The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store sales increased 3.6% in August. Net sales advanced 9.0% to $84.5 million from $77.5 million for August 2008.
Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 30-week period ended August 29, 2009 increased 11.3%. Net sales jumped 17.0% to $477.1 million from $407.6 million
The Buckle currently operates 401 retail stores in 41 states compared to 382 stores in 39 states as of September 3, 2008.
