THE BUCKLE, INC. REPORTS OCTOBER 2014 NET SALES

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KEARNEY, NE -- The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced today that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended November 1, 2014 decreased 4.4 percent from comparable store net sales for the 4-week period ended November 2, 2013. Net sales for the 4-week fiscal period ended November 1, 2014 decreased 1.3 percent to $85.4 million from net sales of $86.6 million for the prior year 4-week fiscal period ended November 2, 2013.

Comparable store net sales for the 13-week third quarter ended November 1, 2014 decreased 0.3 percent from comparable store net sales for the 13-week period ended November 2, 2013. Net sales for the 13- week fiscal quarter ended November 1, 2014 increased 1.9 percent to $292.2 million from net sales of $286.8 million for the prior year 13-week fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2013.

Comparable store net sales year-to-date for the 39-week period ended November 1, 2014 decreased 0.5 percent from comparable store net sales for the 39-week period ended November 2, 2013. Net sales for the 39-week fiscal period ended November 1, 2014 increased 1.3 percent to $799.6 million from net sales of $789.0 million for the prior year 39-week fiscal period ended November 2, 2013.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 461 retail stores in 44 states. The Company opened one new store last week in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. The Company operated 452 stores in 43 states as of November 6, 2013.
 
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