Dillards, Inc. reports merchandise sales  for the four weeks ended January 30, 2010 were $3.5 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended Jan. 31, 2009 of $3.9 million. Total sales decreased 6%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 5% for the four-week period.


Sales for the 13 weeks ended January 30, 2010 were $1.80 billion compared to sales for the 13 weeks ended January 31, 2009 of $1.98 billion. Total sales decreased 9%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 8% for the 13-week period.


Sales for the 52 weeks ended January 30, 2010 were $5.90 billion compared to sales for the 52 weeks ended January 31, 2009 of $6.74 billion. Total sales decreased 13%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 10% for the 52-week period.


During the four weeks ended January 30, 2010, sales were consistent with the average total company trend in the Eastern and Central regions and slightly below trend in the Western region. The sales performances in the home and furniture category and the mens apparel and accessories category were significantly below trend while sales of shoes were significantly above trend during the period.