Exhibit 99.1
Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports February Revenues
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2007--Neiman Marcus, Inc.
announced the following preliminary company-wide revenues:
4 weeks ended
February 24, February 25,
2007 2006 % Change
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Total Revenues $305 million $282 million 8.2%
Comparable Revenues $301 million $282 million 6.7%
All figures have been adjusted to exclude the revenues of Gurwitch
Products, L.L.C. and Kate Spade LLC.
In the four-week February period, comparable revenues in the
Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus stores
and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 5.3 percent.
Revenue growth trends were the strongest in the Company's stores
in the West, Texas and New York City. The merchandise categories in
the Specialty Retail Stores segment that performed the strongest
included designer jewelry and handbags, dresses, accessories and
shoes.
Comparable revenues at Neiman Marcus Direct in the four-week
February period increased 16.1 percent. The top selling merchandise
categories in the Direct Marketing segment included jewelry, women's
contemporary sportswear and shoes, handbags and men's.
Neiman Marcus, Inc. plans to report second quarter earnings on
Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The release will
be followed by a conference call that will be simultaneously webcast.
The Company's four-week reporting period is consistent with last
year and reflects a 4-5-4 week third quarter.
Neiman Marcus, Inc. operations include the Specialty Retail Stores
segment and the Direct Marketing segment. The Specialty Retail Stores
segment consists primarily of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
stores. The Direct Marketing segment conducts both online and print
catalog operations under the Neiman Marcus, Horchow and Bergdorf
Goodman brand names. Information about the Company can be accessed at
www.neimanmarcusgroup.com.
From time to time, the Company may make statements that predict or
forecast future events or results, depend on future events for their
accuracy or otherwise contain "forward-looking information." These
statements are made based on management's expectations and beliefs
concerning future events and are not guarantees of future performance.
The Company cautions readers that actual results may differ
materially as a result of various factors, some of which are beyond
its control, including but not limited to: political or economic
conditions; terrorist activities in the United States and elsewhere;
disruptions in business at the Company's stores, distribution centers
or offices; changes in consumer confidence resulting in a reduction of
discretionary spending on goods; changes in demographic or retail
environments; changes in consumer preferences or fashion trends;
competitive responses to the Company's marketing, merchandising and
promotional efforts; changes in the Company's relationships with key
customers; delays in the receipt of merchandise; seasonality of the
retail business; adverse weather conditions, particularly during peak
selling seasons; delays in anticipated store openings or renovations;
natural disasters; significant increases in paper, printing and
postage costs; litigation that may have an adverse effect on the
Company's financial results or reputation; changes in the Company's
relationships with designers, vendors and other sources of
merchandise; the Company's success in enforcing its intellectual
property rights; the effects of incurring a substantial amount of
indebtedness under the Company's senior secured credit facilities,
senior notes and senior subordinated notes and of complying with the
related covenants and conditions; the financial viability of the
Company's designers, vendors and other sources of merchandise; the
design and implementation of new information systems or enhancement of
existing systems; changes in foreign currency exchange rates or
inflation rates; impact of funding requirements related to the
Company's noncontributory defined benefit pension plan; changes in the
Company's relationships with certain of key sales associates; changes
in key management personnel; changes in the Company's proprietary
credit card arrangement that adversely impact its ability to provide
consumer credit; or changes in government or regulatory requirements
increasing the Company's cost of operations.
These and other factors that may adversely effect the Company's
future performance or financial condition are contained in its Annual
Report in Form 10-K and other reports filed with and available from
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances.
CONTACT: Neiman Marcus, Inc.
James E. Skinner, 214-743-7625
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Stacie Shirley, 214-757-2967
Vice President - Finance and Treasurer