Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended February 26, 2005 increased 20.2% to $48.2 million from sales of $40.1 million for the four-week period ended February 28, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 13.3% in February 2005.

The Company also announced the opening of four stores during the month, one each in Kissimmee, FL (Orlando market); Waterloo, IA; Chicago, IL; and Hermitage, TN (Nashville market).