DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales decreased 1.1% for the month ended March 31, 2006. Total sales increased 1.4% to $26.7 million from $26.3 million for the month ended March 31, 2005. During 2005, Easter occurred during March whereas in 2006, Easter will occur in the month of April. 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 March 2006 there were five Fridays compared to four Fridays in March 2005. For the remainder of fiscal year 2007, Deb Shops, Inc. expects to report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date April 2006 May 4, 2006 May 2006 June 2, 2006* June 2006 July 6, 2006 July 2006 August 3, 2006 August 2006 September 7, 2006* 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 330 specialty apparel stores in 42 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names. DATASOURCE: Deb Shops, Inc. CONTACT: Barry Susson, Chief Financial Officer of Deb Shops, Inc., +1-215-676-6000 x362; or Brendon Frey of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8216, for Deb Shops Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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