Der bleibt in der nächsten Woche drin. Sind nur langsame Prozentchen,
aber die Zahlen waren gut heute.
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Christopher & Banks Corporation Reports June Sales Results
MINNEAPOLIS, Jul 3, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Christopher &
Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK) today reported total sales for the four weeks
ended June 28, 2003 rose 21% to $28.4 million from $23.5 million in the same
period last year, while same-store sales increased 2%.
For the four months ended June 28, 2003, total sales increased 20% to $121.8
million from $101.2 million in the prior year period, while same-store sales
were flat with last year. As of June 28, 2003, the Company operated 482 stores
compared to 392 stores as of June 29, 2002.
Bill Prange, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our June
same-store sales increase in a difficult retail climate is a testament to the
strength of our brands. In-line with our previous guidance, we achieved a
same-store sales increase of 2%, which is on top of a very strong 13% increase
in June of last year.
"Although encouraged by our June results, we continue to be cautiously
optimistic as we enter the month of July given the sustained promotional retail
environment and challenging economic conditions. Our inventory mix is current
and, as always, we remain committed to protecting the integrity and value of our
brands."
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of
women's clothing providing exclusive fashions under the Christopher & Banks and
C.J. Banks labels. Currently, the Company operates 482 stores in 41 states,
located primarily in the northern half of the United States. For more
information on Christopher & Banks Corporation, visit the Company's website at
www.christopherandbanks.com.This release contains forward-looking statements regarding future performance of
the Company. The achievement of such results is subject to certain risks and
uncertainties, including changes in economic, market and weather conditions, the
effect of consumer tastes and spending habits, the realization of expected
economies gained through the use of private label and direct import merchandise,
management of growth and other factors outside the Company's control, including
factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis only as of the
date hereof.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements
to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof.
SOURCE Christopher & Banks Corporation
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