Cache Reports 10 Percent Comparable Store Sales Decrease in December 2007.Revises Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007 Guidance NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Cache Inc., (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CACH CACH Canyon de Chelly National Monument (US National Park Service) CACH Carolina Chickadee CACH Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network CACH Chicago Area Consolidation Hub (United Parcel Service) ), a specialty chain of women's apparel stores with 296 stores open, reported December 2007 sales figures sales figures npl → cifras fpl de ventas . For the 5-week period ended December 29, 2007, comparable store sales (sales for stores open at least one year or more) decreased 10%, as compared to an increase of 4% in the prior-year period ending December 30, 2006. Total net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight for the 5-week period decreased $2.1 million or 5% to $37.1 million, as compared to last year. Net sales for the 5-week fiscal 2006 period included $0.2 million in sales from the former Lillie Rubin chain. For the 13-week period ended December 29, 2007, comparable store sales decreased 7%, as compared to an increase of 7% in the prior-year period ending December 30, 2006. Total net sales for the 13-week period decreased $3.6 million, or 4% to $79.9 million, as compared to last year. Net sales for the 13-week fiscal 2006 period included $0.6 million in sales from the former Lillie Rubin chain. For the 52-week period ended December 29, 2007, comparable store sales decreased 1%, as compared to an increase of 5% in the same period in 2006. Total net sales for the 52-week period decreased $3.1 million, or 1% to $275.9 million, as compared to $279.0 million last year. Revenue for the 52-week fiscal 2006 period included $13.1 million in sales from the former Lillie Rubin chain. Mr. Brian Woolf, Cache's Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. commented: "We were disappointed with our December sales results. Despite this, we continue to expect fourth quarter earnings in 2007 to be above the fourth quarter earnings last year. As we begin January, our sales trends are solidly positive over the first ten days of the month. We continue to believe we have identified initiatives that will lead to increased earnings in the near and long term." During the quarter, the Company opened one new store and closed one store. The Company closed an additional store in early January and currently operates 296 locations. Outlook Based on the Company's December sales results, it is revising its fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 guidance. The Company currently expects fourth quarter diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of in a range of $0.30 to $0.32, as compared to its previous expectations for diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.47 to $0.49 and actual fourth quarter fiscal 2007 diluted earnings per share of $0.28. For the full fiscal 2007 year, the Company currently estimates diluted earnings per share in the range of $0.40 to $0.42, as compared to its previous guidance range of $0.57 to $0.59 and actual fiscal 2006 diluted earnings per share of $0.51. The Company expects to report full results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 year on February 6, 2008. About Cache, Inc. Cache is a nationwide, mall-based specialty retailer of sophisticated, social occasion sportswear and dresses targeting style-conscious women. Cache targets women between the ages of 25 and 45 who have a youthful attitude, are self-confident and fashion-conscious, and require a missy fit. We operate 296 Cache and Cache Luxe luxe n. 1. The condition of being elegantly sumptuous. 2. Something luxurious; a luxury. [French, luxury, from Latin luxus. stores, primarily situated in central locations in high traffic, upscale malls in 43 states, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. . Certain matters discussed within this press release may constitute forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Although Cache, Inc. believes the statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that these expectations will be attained. Actual results and timing of certain events could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation, ability to successfully open new stores, introduction of the Cache Luxe concept, dependence on management, dependence on vendors and distributors, reliance on foreign manufacturers, material weakness in our internal controls, industry trends, merchandise and fashion trends, competition, seasonality and changes in general economic conditions and consumer spending Consumer demand or consumption is also known as personal consumption expenditure. It is the largest part of aggregate demand or effective demand at the macroeconomic level. patterns, as well as other risks outlined from time to time in the filings of Cache, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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