Dillard's, Inc. saw merchandise sales for the four weeks ended May 30, 2009 of $430.1 million compared to sales for the four weeks ended May 31, 2008 of $499.7 million. Total sales decreased 14%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 12% for the four-week period.
Sales for the 17 weeks ended May 30, 2009 were $1.85 billion compared to sales for the 17 weeks ended May 31, 2008 of $2.18 billion. Total sales decreased 15%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 13% for the 17-week period.
During the four weeks ended May 30, 2009, sales were above the average total Company trend in the Central region, consistent with trend in the Eastern region and below trend in the Western region. The sales performance in the home and furniture category was significantly below trend during the period.
