Saks Inc. announced that owned sales
totaled $196.2 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 26 compared to $171.7 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 15.3% for the month.

For February, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue stores
included women's apparel, men's apparel, shoes, handbags, fashion
jewelry, cosmetics, and fragrances. Saks Direct performed well during
the month.

Saks Incorporated operates 47 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 57 Saks OFF 5TH
stores, and saks.com.