Dillard's, Inc. saw sales slip 1.8% to $550.8 million in November from $561.0 million in the same month last year. Sales in comparable stores decreased 3% for the four-week period.
Sales for the 43 weeks ended November 25, 2006 were $5.80 billion compared to sales for the 43 weeks ended November 26, 2005 of $5.78 billion. Sales were unchanged on a percentage basis for the 43-week period in both total and comparable stores.
During the four weeks ended November 25, 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 four weeks ended November 25, 2006, sales of lingerie and accessories significantly exceeded the average company performance for the period. Sales of children's apparel, juniors' apparel and furniture were significantly below trend.
