Saks Inc.'s comparable store sales increased 3.4% for the four-week period ended March 1. Total sales reached $227.6 million, up from $219.9 million a year ago. For February, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue were men’s shoes, accessories, and contemporary apparel; fine jewelry; and fragrances.

The weakest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue for February were women’s classic bridge apparel, women’s petites and large sizes, women’s designer eveningwear, and soft accessories. Saks Direct and Off 5th performed well for the month.

Saks Incorporated currently operates Saks Fifth Avenue, which consists of 54 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 48 Saks Off 5th stores, and saks.com. The Company also operates Club Libby Lu specialty stores.