- Prachi Singh
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Dillard’s reported net income for the 13 weeks ended May 4, 2019 of 78.6
million dollars or 2.99 dollars per share compared to 80.5 million dollars
or 2.89 dollars per share, for the prior year first quarter. The company
said, net sales for the quarter were 1.465 billion dollars compared to
1.458 billion dollars for same period last year, while the company said
sales in comparable stores for the period remained unchanged on a
percentage basis.
Total merchandise sales reached 1.421 billion dollars compared to 1.411
billion dollars for the quarter ended May 5, 2018, representing an increase
of 1 percent. In relation to the total company sales performance, Dillard’s
said in a statement, sales were strongest in juniors’ and children’s
apparel followed by home and furniture and men’s apparel and accessories.
Below-trend performances were noted in shoes and cosmetics. Sales were
strongest in the eastern region followed by the central and western
regions, respectively.
The company added that gross margin from retail operations declined 141
basis points of sales compared to the prior year first quarter primarily
due to increased markdowns, while consolidated gross margin for the period
declined 134 basis points of sales.
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