DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales decreased 7.7% for the month ended August 31, 2006. Total sales decreased 4.5% to $30.2 million from $31.7 million for the month ended August 31, 2005. The Company reports financial results on the calendar month. Therefore, differences in timing will occur when comparing Deb Shops' results to those of retailers reporting on a 4-5-4 calendar. For the remainder of fiscal year 2007, Deb Shops, Inc. expects to report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date September 2006 October 5, 2006 October 2006 November 2, 2006 November 2006 December 5, 2006* December 2006 January 4, 2007 January 2007 February 2, 2007* *Denotes dates that differ from reporting dates under the 4-5-4 calendar. Deb Shops, Inc. is a national specialty retailer of fashionable apparel, shoes and accessories for juniors in both regular and plus sizes. The Company operates 336 specialty apparel stores in 42 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names. DATASOURCE: Deb Shops, Inc. CONTACT: Barry Susson, Chief Financial Officer, +1-215-676-6000 x362; or Brendon Frey, Chief Financial Officer, +1-203-682-8200 Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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