Dillard's, Inc. announced that sales for the four weeks ended August 27, 2005 were $566.1 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended August 28, 2004 of $553.3 million. Sales increased 2% for the four-week period on both a total and comparable store basis.

Sales for the 30 week period were flat at $4.1 billion. Sales in comparable stores declined 1% for the 30-week period.

During the four weeks ended August 27, 2005, sales were above the average company trend in the Eastern region. Sales were slightly above trend in the Western region and below trend in the Central region.

During the four weeks ended August 27, 2005, sales of lingerie, accessories, and shoes significantly exceeded the company's average sales performance. Sales of furniture, cosmetics and children's apparel were significantly below trend for the period.

The company notes that 20 Gulf state area stores were closed Monday, August 29th in anticipation of Hurricane Katrina. Nine stores remain closed today and company officials are awaiting information on the status of seven of those locations in severely affected areas. Due to the obstructed communication, estimates of damage are not available at this time, although property and merchandise losses are covered by insurance.