Saks Inc. (SKS) Comps Up 12.7% for March 2010
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Retailer Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) today announced that owned sales totaled $238.2 million for the five weeks ended April 3, 2010 compared to $209.8 million for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009, a 13.6% increase. Comparable store sales increased 12.7% for the month.
On a quarter-to-date basis, for the two months ended April 3, 2010, owned sales totaled $410.0 million compared to $376.4 million for the two months ended April 4, 2009, an 8.9% increase. Comparable store sales increased 7.9% for the two-month period.
For March, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue stores were women’s designer and WEAR (bridge) apparel; women’s shoes; handbags; fashion jewelry; and men’s apparel, shoes, and accessories. Saks Direct and OFF 5TH performed well for the month.
March 2010 included one electronic gift card (“EGC”) promotional event at the Saks Fifth Avenue stores, and March 2009 included two EGC events.
On a quarter-to-date basis, for the two months ended April 3, 2010, owned sales totaled $410.0 million compared to $376.4 million for the two months ended April 4, 2009, an 8.9% increase. Comparable store sales increased 7.9% for the two-month period.
For March, the strongest categories at Saks Fifth Avenue stores were women’s designer and WEAR (bridge) apparel; women’s shoes; handbags; fashion jewelry; and men’s apparel, shoes, and accessories. Saks Direct and OFF 5TH performed well for the month.
March 2010 included one electronic gift card (“EGC”) promotional event at the Saks Fifth Avenue stores, and March 2009 included two EGC events.
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