Buckle’s net income declines amid lower sales

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Apparel retailer Buckle’s income declined amid lower revenue in the first quarter ended May 4.

Net income fell 18.8 per cent year over year to $34.8 million while sales plummeted 7.2 per cent to $262.5 million.

Comparable store net sales dipped 9 per cent while online sales slid 13.4 per cent to $44.4 million.

Last April, the company announced the appointment of Stacey M. Manary as VP of women’s merchandising.

As of May 9, Buckle operates 440 retail stores in 42 states.

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