DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

Deb Shops, Inc. to Participate in the 2006 ICR "XCHANGE" Conference on January 13, 2006 PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales increased 4.5% for the month ended December 31, 2005. Total sales increased 4.7% to $42.7 million from $40.7 million for the month ended December 31, 2004. Deb Shops, Inc. also announced that it is scheduled to participate in the 2006 ICR "XCHANGE" conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida on Friday, January 13, 2006 at 11:20 a.m., Eastern Time. Barry Susson, Chief Financial Officer will represent Deb Shops at the conference. At 11:20 a.m., the audio portion of the presentation will be available at http://www.corporate-ir.net/ireye/confLobby.zhtml?ticker=DEBS&item_id=1173445 as well as within the investor relations section of the Company's web site at http://www.debshops.com/. 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. During the month of December 2005 there were five Saturdays compared to four Saturdays in December 2004. The Saturdays in 2005 included Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve while the Saturdays in 2004 included Christmas Day. For the remainder of fiscal year 2006, Deb Shops, Inc. will report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date January 2006 February 2, 2006 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 329 specialty apparel stores in 41 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names. The Company's presentation will contain "forward-looking statements" (as that term is defined under federal securities laws) concerning the Company's future operations, performance, profitability, revenues, expenses, earnings, financial condition, store openings and closings and other matters. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of factors. Such factors may include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to improve or maintain sales and margins, respond to changes in fashion, find suitable retail locations and attract and retain key management personnel. Such factors may also include other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2005. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. DATASOURCE: Deb Shops, Inc. CONTACT: Barry Susson, Chief Financial Officer, Deb Shops, Inc., +1-215-676-6000 x362; or Brendon Frey, Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8216, for Deb Shops, Inc. Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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