Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) ("Dillard’s” or the "Company”) announced
today that merchandise sales ("sales”) for the four weeks ended November
28, 2009 were $437,868,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended
November 29, 2008 of $505,752,000. Total sales decreased 13%. Sales in
comparable stores decreased 11% for the four-week period.
Sales for the 43 weeks ended November 28, 2009 were $4,533,271,000
compared to sales for the 43 weeks ended November 29, 2008 of
$5,267,964,000. Total sales decreased 14%. Sales in comparable stores
decreased 12% for the 43-week period.
During the four weeks ended November 28, 2009, sales were above the
average total Company trend in the Eastern and Western regions and below
trend in the Central region. The sales performance in the juniors’ and
children’s apparel category was significantly below trend.
Dillard’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest fashion apparel and home
furnishing retailers. The Company’s stores operate with one name,
Dillard’s, and span 29 states. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection
of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed under Dillard’s
exclusive brand names.