Exhibit 99
Dillard’s, Inc. Reports August Sales Results
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 3, 2009--Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (“Dillard’s” or the “Company”) announced today that merchandise sales (“sales”) for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009, were $431,089,000 compared to sales for the four weeks ended August 30, 2008, of $500,776,000. Total sales decreased 14%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 12% for the four-week period.
Sales for the 30 weeks ended August 29, 2009, were $3,214,455,000 compared to sales for the 30 weeks ended August 30, 2008, of $3,787,688,000. Total sales decreased 15%. Sales in comparable stores decreased 13% for the 30-week period.
During the four weeks ended August 29, 2009, sales were above the average total Company trend in the Eastern region, consistent with trend in the Central region and below trend in the Western region. The sales performance in the home and furniture category and the shoes category was significantly below trend during the period.
Dillard’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest fashion apparel and home furnishing retailers. The Company’s stores operate with one name, Dillard’s, and span 29 states. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed under Dillard’s exclusive brand names.
CONTACT:
Dillard’s, Inc.
Julie J. Bull, 501-376-5965
Director of Investor Relations