Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005 increased 13.0% to $34.2 million from sales of $30.2 million for the four-week period ended January 31, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 6.8% in January 2005.

Sales for the 13-week fourth quarter increased 7.2% to $143.9 million from sales of $134.2 million for the 13-week fourth quarter last year. Comparable store sales increased 1.4% for the thirteen-week period.

Sales for the 52-week 2004 fiscal year increased 5.8% to $590.2 million from sales of $557.9 million for the 2003 fiscal year. Comparable store sales decreased 0.8% for the 52-week period.