Shoe Carnival, Inc. reported sales for the month ended April 2 increased 18.4% to $67.1 million from sales of $56.6 million for the five-week period ended April 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 13.0% in March 2005.
The Company noted that the week prior to Easter Sunday is historically the peak of the Easter selling period. Last year Easter week was in April. In 2005, Easter week shifted into March; therefore, March and April sales results should be combined for a more meaningful comparison to last year.
Sales for the nine-week period ended April 2, 2005 increased 19.2% to $115.3 million from sales of $96.7 million for the nine-week period ended April 3, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 13.1% for the two-month period.
The Company also announced the opening of one new store in March in Beckley, WV.
