Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Reports January Sales
February 03 2005 - 8:30AM
PR Newswire (US)
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Reports January Sales ABILENE, Kan.,
Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.
(NASDAQ:DUCK), a leading regional retailer operating 266 full-line
discount and hometown variety stores in 21 states in the central
portion of the United States, today announced that its sales from
continuing operations for the four weeks ended January 30, 2005
(fiscal month of January) increased approximately 4.0% to $26.1
million, compared with $25.1 million in the prior-year month.
Same-store sales increased approximately 1.5% during fiscal January
2005 when compared with the year-earlier period. ALCO stores, which
generate approximately 92% of the Company's total revenues,
recorded a 1.0% same-store sales increase, while the Duckwall
division recorded an increase of 7.3% in same-store sales. Sales
for the month benefited from the Company's decision to take more
aggressive markdowns on seasonal merchandise in order to reduce
inventories. Same-store sales comparisons with last year continue
to be unfavorably impacted by higher gasoline prices, which have
affected discretionary spending by consumers. Merchandise
categories that were particularly strong during January 2005
included: consumables, housewares, toys, seasonal, audio and video,
pet supplies and sporting goods. For the thirteen weeks ended
January 30, 2005, sales from continuing operations increased
approximately 2.8% to $124.1 million, versus $120.8 million in the
corresponding period of the previous fiscal year, while same-store
sales increased 0.4%. For the fiscal year ended January 30, 2005
(FY2005), sales from continuing operations increased approximately
2.2% to $433.8 million, versus $424.5 million in the previous
fiscal year, while same-store sales increased 0.1%. During the
month of January 2005, the Company opened 1 Duckwall store in
Oklahoma. Store openings during the fiscal year ended January 30,
2005 included 6 new ALCO stores, 3 ALCO Market Place stores
(conversions), and 3 new Duckwall stores. Founded in 1901,
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. is a leading regional retailer that
operates 266 full-line discount and hometown variety stores in 21
states in the central portion of the United States under the names
"ALCO", "ALCO Market Place" and "Duckwall," respectively. The
Company's strategy is to target smaller markets not served by other
regional or national full-line retail discount chains and provide
the most convenient access to retail shopping within each market.
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. is headquartered in Abilene, Kansas, and
its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the
symbol "DUCK". Forward-looking statements This press release
contains forward-looking statements, as referenced in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the Act"). Any
forward-looking statements are made by the Company in good faith,
pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Act. These
forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and
projections regarding economic conditions, retail industry
environments and Company performance. Factors, which could
significantly change results, include but are not limited to: sales
performance, expense levels, competitive activity, interest rates,
changes in the Company's financial condition and factors affecting
the retail category in general. Additional information regarding
these and other factors may be included in the Company's quarterly
10-Q filings and other public documents, copies of which are
available from the Company on request. CONTACT: Dick Mansfield Vice
President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
785-263-3350 x286 e-mail: internet home page:
http://www.duckwall.com/ or RJ Falkner & Company, Inc.,
Investor Relations Counsel, at (800) 377-9893 or via e-mail at
DATASOURCE: Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. CONTACT: Dick Mansfield,
Vice President, Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc., +1-785-263-3350, ext. 286, , or RJ
Falkner & Company, Inc., Investor Relations Counsel,
+1-800-377-9893, , for Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. Web site:
http://www.duckwall.com/
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