West Marine, Inc. reported that net sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 28, 2002 were $36.8 million, a 4.1% decrease from net sales of $38.4 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the five weeks ended Dec. 28, 2002 decreased 9.6% from the same period a year ago.
Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended Dec. 28, 2002 were $92.6 million, an increase of 2.0% from net sales of $90.8 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the latest thirteen weeks decreased 3.2% compared to the same period a year ago.
Net sales for the fifty-two weeks ended Dec. 28, 2002 were $530.6 million, an increase of 3.4% from net sales of $512.9 million for the same period a year ago. Comparable store net sales for the latest fifty-two weeks increased 0.9% compared to the same period a year ago.
