ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. (Nasdaq:PSUN) today reported that total sales for the five weeks of fiscal September ended October 6, 2007 were $106.2 million, an increase of 5.3 percent over total sales of $100.9 million during the same five week period ended October 7, 2006. Total Company same-store sales increased 2.7 percent during the same period. By concept, PacSun same-store sales increased 5.4 percent and demo same-store sales decreased 15.4 percent compared to the same five week period last year. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal year 2006, total sales and comparable store sales for fiscal September 2007 are compared to the five-week period ended October 7, 2006.
Total sales for the first nine weeks of third quarter fiscal 2007 ended October 6, 2007, were $287.9 million, an increase of 10.3 percent over total sales of $260.9 million during the same nine-week period ended October 7, 2006 last year. Total Company same-store sales increased 6.9 percent during the same period. By concept, PacSun same-store sales increased 9.4 percent and demo same-store sales decreased 16.4 percent compared to the same nine-week period last year.
Total sales for the first 35 weeks (year to date) of fiscal 2007 ended October 6, 2007 were $939.3 million, an increase of 6.8 percent over total sales of $879.2 million during the same 35-week period ended October 7, 2006. Total Company same-store sales increased 2.3 percent during the same period. By concept, PacSun same-store sales increased 4.1 percent and demo same-store sales decreased 12.8 percent compared to the same 35-week period last year.
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About Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
Pacific Sunwear, operating under three distinct retail concepts, is a leading specialty retailer of everyday casual apparel, accessories and footwear designed to meet the needs of active teens and young adults. As of October 6, 2007, the Company operated 836 PacSun stores, 118 PacSun Outlet stores, 152 demo stores and 9 One Thousand Steps stores for a total of 1,115 stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico. PacSun's website address is www.pacsun.com, merchandise carried at demo stores can be found at www.demostores.com and information about One Thousand Steps can be found at www.onethousandsteps.com.
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