Retailer Saks Incorporated today announced that owned sales totaled $175.6 million for the four weeks ended Jan. 28 compared to $163.8 million for the four weeks ended Jan. 29, 2011, a 7.2 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 10.5 percent for the month.

For January, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue stores included women’s contemporary and “gold range” designer apparel; handbags; and men’s accessories, clothing and contemporary apparel. Saks Direct sales performed well during the month.

For the fourth quarter ended Jan. 28, owned sales totaled $905.1 million compared to $850.8 million for the prior fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, 2011, a 6.4 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 7.7 percent for the fourth quarter.

For the fiscal year ended Jan. 28, owned sales totaled $2,955.7 million compared to $2,740.6 million for the prior year fiscal year ended Jan. 29, 2011, a 7.8 percent increase. Comparable store sales increased 9.5 percent for the fiscal year.

Saks Incorporated operates 46 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 60 Saks OFF 5TH stores, and saks.com.