Dillard's, Inc. sales for the month of March, 2006 were $632.6 million compared to sales for the five weeks ended April 2, 2005 of $636.6 million. Total sales decreased 1% for the five-week period. Sales in comparable stores were unchanged on a percentage basis.
Sales for the nine weeks ended April 1, 2006 were $1,276,956,000 compared to sales for the nine weeks ended April 2, 2005 of $1,290,070,000. Sales decreased 1% for the nine-week period in both total and comparable stores.
During the five weeks ended April 1, 2006, sales were significantly above the average company trend in the Western region. Sales were slightly below trend in the Eastern region and below trend in the Central region.
During the five weeks ended April 1, 2006, sales of lingerie and accessories, shoes, decorative home merchandise and furniture significantly exceeded the Company's average sales performance for the period. Sales of children's and juniors' apparel were significantly below trend.
