Deb Shops, Inc. Reports December Sales
05 January 2006 - 11:35PM
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Deb Shops, Inc. to Participate in the 2006 ICR "XCHANGE" Conference
on January 13, 2006 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store
sales increased 4.5% for the month ended December 31, 2005. Total
sales increased 4.7% to $42.7 million from $40.7 million for the
month ended December 31, 2004. Deb Shops, Inc. also announced that
it is scheduled to participate in the 2006 ICR "XCHANGE" conference
at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida on Friday, January 13, 2006
at 11:20 a.m., Eastern Time. Barry Susson, Chief Financial Officer
will represent Deb Shops at the conference. At 11:20 a.m., the
audio portion of the presentation will be available at
http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=DEBS&item_id=1173445
as well as within the investor relations section of the Company's
web site at http://www.debshops.com/. 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. During the month of December 2005
there were five Saturdays compared to four Saturdays in December
2004. The Saturdays in 2005 included Christmas Eve and New Year's
Eve while the Saturdays in 2004 included Christmas Day. For the
remainder of fiscal year 2006, Deb Shops, Inc. will report monthly
sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date
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
329 specialty apparel stores in 41 states under the DEB and Tops 'N
Bottoms names. The Company's presentation will contain
"forward-looking statements" (as that term is defined under federal
securities laws) concerning the Company's future operations,
performance, profitability, revenues, expenses, earnings, financial
condition, store openings and closings and other matters. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and
uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those
currently anticipated due to a number of factors. Such factors may
include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to improve
or maintain sales and margins, respond to changes in fashion, find
suitable retail locations and attract and retain key management
personnel. Such factors may also include other risks and
uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2005. The Company
assumes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking
statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that
any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be
realized. DATASOURCE: Deb Shops, Inc. CONTACT: Barry Susson, Chief
Financial Officer, Deb Shops, Inc., +1-215-676-6000 x362; or
Brendon Frey, Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8216, for
Deb Shops, Inc. Web site: http://www.debshops.com/
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