Dillard's, Inc. sales for the five weeks of December were $1.226 billion compared to sales for December 2005 of $1.270 billion. Total sales declined 3% for the five-week period. Sales in comparable stores declined 5% for the five-week period.
Sales for the 48 weeks ended December 30, 2006 were $7.022 billion compared to sales for the 48 weeks ended December 31, 2005 of $7.053 billion. Total sales were unchanged on a percentage basis for the 48-week period. Sales in comparable stores declined 1% for the 48-week period.
During the five weeks ended December 30, 2006, sales in the Western region were above the average company performance for the period. Sales were slightly above trend in the Central region and below trend in the Eastern region.
During the five weeks ended December 30, 2006, sales in the lingerie and accessories and furniture categories significantly exceeded the average company performance for the period. Sales of children's and juniors' apparel were significantly below trend.
