Dillards, Inc. reported November sales gained 2% to $559.3 million from $550.1 million. Sales in comparable stores increased 1% for the period.
During the four weeks ended December 1, sales in the Central region were slightly above the companys average sales performance for period. Sales were consistent with trend in the Western region and slightly below trend in the Eastern region. The sales performance trend in the juniors and childrens apparel category was significantly below trend.
Sales for the 43 weeks ended December 1 declined 3% to $5.6 billion from $5.79 billion. Comps declined 4%.