The Buckle, Inc. said comparable store net sales increased 4.3% in January. Net sales increased 8.4% to $54.4 million from $50.2 million a year earlier.

Comparable store net sales for the 13-week fourth quarter ended Jan. 29, 2011 increased 6.3%. Net sales increased 10.4% to $303.1 million.

Comparable store for year increased 1.2%. Net sales increased 5.7% to $949.8 million.

Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle closed one store in fiscal January and currently operates 420 retail stores in 41 states compared to 401 stores in 41 states as of February 3, 2010.