DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales increased 7.2% for the month ended November 30, 2005. Total sales increased 8.0% to $24.9 million from $23.0 million for the month ended November 30, 2004. The Company reports financial results on the calendar month, therefore, differences in timing will occur when comparing Deb Shops' results to those of retailers reporting on a 4-5-4 calendar. For the remainder of fiscal year 2006, Deb Shops, Inc. expects to report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date December 2005 January 5, 2006 January 2006 February 2, 2006 Deb Shops, Inc. is a national specialty retailer of fashionable apparel, shoes and accessories for juniors in both regular and plus sizes. The Company operates 330 specialty apparel stores in 41 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names. DATASOURCE: Deb Shops, Inc. CONTACT: Barry Susson, Chief Financial Officer of Deb Shops, Inc., +1-215-676-6000 x362; or Brendon Frey of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8216, for Deb Shops Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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