DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, May 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales increased 4.0% in April 2006 as compared to April 2005. Total sales increased 6.9% to $29.3 million from $27.4 million in April 2005. During 2006, Easter occurred during the month of April whereas in 2005, Easter occurred during the month of March. 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 April 2006, there were four Fridays compared to five Fridays in April 2005. For the quarter ended April 30, 2006, the Company reported a comparable store sales increase of 2.6%. In addition, total sales for the quarter increased 4.9% to $81.3 million from $77.5 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2005. For the remainder of fiscal year 2007, Deb Shops, Inc. will report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date May 2006 June 2, 2006* June 2006 July 6, 2006 July 2006 August 3, 2006 August 2006 September 7, 2006* September 2006 October 5, 2006 October 2006 November 2, 2006 November 2006 December 5, 2006* December 2006 January 4, 2007 January 2007 February 2, 2007* *Denotes dates that differ from reporting dates under the 4-5-4 calendar. 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 42 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names. 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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