The Buckle reports 4.1 percent rise in September net sales

REPORT_ The Buckle comparable store net sales, for the five-week period ended

October 4, 2014 increased 2.2 percent from comparable store net sales for the same month, last year. Net sales increased 4.1 percent to 103.1 million dollars from net sales of 99.1 million dollars for the prior year five-week fiscal period.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 35-week period ended October 4, 2014 were flat in comparison to comparable store net sales for same period, last year. Net sales increased 1.7 percent to 714.2 million dollars from net sales of 702.4 million dollars for the prior year 35-week fiscal period ended October 5, 2013.

Offering a mix of apparel, accessories, and footwear, Kearney, Nebraska-based Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Buckle currently operates 460 retail stores in 44 states. The company operated 451 stores in 43 states as of October 9, 2013.