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The Buckle, Inc.
−Removed: (the "Company") is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious young men and women.
+Added: (the "Company") is a retailer of medium to better-priced casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for fashion-conscious men, women, and kids.
As of February 1, 2025, the Company operated 441 retail stores in 42 states throughout the United States under the names "Buckle" and "Buckle Youth." The Company markets a wide selection of mostly brand name casual apparel including denims, other casual bottoms, tops, sportswear, outerwear, accessories, and footwear.
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All references herein to fiscal 2024 refer to the 52-week period ended February 1, 2025.
−Removed: Fiscal 2022 refers to the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023 and fiscal 2021 refers to the 52-week period ended January 29, 2022.
+Added: Fiscal 2023 refers to the 53-week period ended February 3, 2024 and fiscal 2022 refers to the 52-week period ended January 28, 2023.
All references herein to the “Company”, “Buckle”, “we”, “us”, or similar terms refer to The Buckle, Inc.
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Denim is a significant contributor to total sales (42.5% of fiscal 2024 net sales) and is a key to the Company's merchandising strategy.
−Removed: The Company believes it attracts guests with its wide selection of branded and private label denim and a wide variety of fits, finishes, and styles.
+Added: The Company believes it attracts guests with its wide selection of branded and private label denim and a wide variety of fits, finishes, sizes, and styles.
Tops are also significant contributors to total sales (29.0% of fiscal 2024 net sales).
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Merchandise Group February 1,
−Removed: 2024 January 28,
+Added: 2025 February 3,
2024 January 28,
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Brand name merchandise accounted for approximately 53% of the Company's net sales during fiscal 2024.
−Removed: The remaining balance is comprised of private label merchandise from exclusive brands including BKE, Buckle Black, Salvage, Red by BKE, Daytrip, Gimmicks, Gilded Intent, FITZ + EDDI, Willow & Root, Outpost Makers, Departwest, Sterling & Stitch, Reclaim, BKE Vintage, Nova Industries, J.B.
−Removed: Holt, Modish Rebel, Maven Co-op, and Veece.
+Added: The remaining balance is comprised of private label merchandise from exclusive brands including BKE, Buckle Black, Ace High, Daytrip, Departwest, FITZ + EDDI, Freshwear, Gentry Country, Gilded Intent, Gimmicks, J.B.
+Added: Holt, Maven Co-op, Modish Rebel, Nova Industries, Outpost Makers, Reclaim, Salvage, Sterling & Stitch, Veece, and Willow & Root.
The Company's merchandisers continually work with manufacturers and vendors to produce brand name merchandise, the majority of which they believe is exclusive in terms of color, style, and fit.
−Removed: While the brands offered by the Company change to meet current customer preferences, the Company currently offers denims from brands such as Miss Me, Rock Revival, KanCan, Hidden, Flying Monkey, Levi's, Preme, Smoke Rise, Ariat, Good American, and Wrangler.
−Removed: Other key brands include Hurley, Billabong, Affliction, American Fighter, Sullen, Howitzer, Oakley, Fox, RVCA, 7 Diamonds, Nixon, Free People, Z Supply, Salt Life, White Crow, Brew City, Reef, Stance, Versace Cologne, American Highway, Eight X, Pendelton, Hooey, Goorin Bros., Old Row, Timberland, Teva, Kimes Ranch, SOREL, Hey Dude, Steve Madden, Dolce Vita, SAXX, Ray-Ban, Wanakome, Guess, Fossil, Brixton, Dr.
−Removed: Martens, Very G, Birkenstock, Bed Stu, Palladium, Mia, K-Swiss, Myra, STS, and G-Shock.
+Added: While the brands offered by the Company change to meet current customer preferences, the Company currently offers denims from brands such as Flying Monkey, Hidden, KanCan, Levi’s, Miss Me, Rock Revival, Wrangler, and 7 For All Mankind.
+Added: Other key brands include Affliction, American Fighter, Ariat, Billabong, Birkenstock, Free People, Goorin Bros., Hey Dude, Hooey, Howitzer, Hurley, K.
+Added: Swiss, Kimes Ranch, Lost Calf, Mia, Oakley, Old Row, Pendleton, Ray-Ban, Reebok, Ridge, RVCA, SOREL, Steve Madden, Sullen, Very G, White Crow, and Z Supply.
Management believes the Company provides a unique store environment by maintaining a high level of personalized service and by offering a wide selection of fashionable, quality merchandise.
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Targeted email campaigns are deployed informing guests of the latest styles and promotions.
−Removed: Paid-search, organic-search, and affiliate marketing programs are individually managed to increase online and in-store traffic.
+Added: Paid-search, organic-search, social media, and affiliate marketing programs are individually managed to increase online and in-store traffic.
The Company continually invests in enhancements to the site's features and functionality, helping improve the overall digital guest experience and facilitate the growth in online traffic.
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• Location, anchor tenants, tenant mix, and average sales per square foot;
−Removed: • Available location, square footage, storefront width, and facility of using the current store design;
+Added: • Available location, square footage, storefront height and width, and ability of using the current store design;
• Availability of experienced management personnel for the market;
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The Company anticipates opening 7 new stores during fiscal 2025 and expects to complete approximately 18-22 full remodels.
−Removed: Year-to-date through April 1, 2024, the Company has closed 3 stores in fiscal 2024, with one additional store closing currently planned for the remainder of the year.
+Added: Year-to-date through March 28, 2025, the Company has closed 1 store in fiscal 2025, with no additional store closings currently planned for the remainder of the year.
The construction costs for a full remodel are comparable to those of a new store.
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While the Company believes it is able to compete favorably with other merchandisers, including department stores and specialty retailers, with respect to each of these factors, the Company believes it competes mainly on the basis of customer service and merchandise selection.
−Removed: In the men's merchandise area, the Company competes primarily with specialty retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, Boot Barn, Express, Gap, Hollister, PacSun, Scheels, and Tilly’s.
+Added: In the men's merchandise area, the Company competes primarily with specialty retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters, Boot Barn, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gap, Hollister, Journey's PacSun, Scheels, and Tilly’s.
The men's market also competes with certain department stores, such as Dillards, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and certain local or regional department stores and small specialty stores, as well as with direct-to-consumer brands and online retailers.
−Removed: In the women's merchandise area, the Company competes primarily with specialty retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Altar'd State, American Eagle Outfitters, Anthropologie, Boot Barn, Express, Forever 21, Francesca's, Free People, H&M, Hollister, Journey's, Lulus, Madewell, Maurices, PacSun, Revolve, Scheels, Tilly's, Urban Outfitters, Zara, and Zumiez.
+Added: In the women's merchandise area, the Company competes primarily with specialty retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Altar'd State, American Eagle Outfitters, Boot Barn, Free People, Garage, H&M, Hollister, Journey's, Lulus, Madewell, Maurices, PacSun, Scheels, Tilly's, Urban Outfitters, and Zara.
The women's market also competes with department stores, such as Dillards, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and certain local or regional department stores and small specialty boutiques, as well as with direct-to-consumer brands and online retailers.
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For fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, the holiday and back-to-school seasons accounted for approximately 35% of the Company's fiscal year net sales.
−Removed: “BUCKLE”, “BUCKLE BLACK”, “BKE”, “BKE BOUTIQUE”, “BKE SOLE”, “DAYTRIP”, “RECLAIM”, “B BELIEVES”, “GIMMICKS”, "BKE RED", "BKE RESERVE", "BUCKLE BELIEVES", "FADE BY BKE", "SOLELY BLACK BY BKE", "FITZ + EDDI", "BUCKLE SELECT", "WILLOW & ROOT", "TWINE & STARK", "INDIE SPIRIT DESIGNS", "BKE CORE", "GILDED INTENT", "QUINN & COPPER", "LEGACY COLLECTION BY BKE", "DAYTRIP REFINED", "RED BY BKE", "#INTHESEBLUES", "J.B.
−Removed: HOLT", "OUTPOST MAKERS", "DEPARTWEST", "STONE REFINERY", "stylized G", "DEPARTWEST logo", "GREHY", "NOVA INDUSTRIES", "SAY YOU WILL", "BRILL BOUTIQUE", "BUCKLE B", "BUCKLE REWARDS", "BKE ESSENTIALS", “BOUTIQUE BY BKE”, and “B” icon are federally registered trademarks of the Company.
+Added: “BUCKLE”, “BUCKLE BLACK”, “BKE”, “BKE BOUTIQUE”, “BKE SOLE”, “DAYTRIP”, “RECLAIM”, “B BELIEVES”, “GIMMICKS”, "BKE RESERVE", "BUCKLE BELIEVES", "FADE BY BKE", "FITZ + EDDI", "WILLOW & ROOT", "TWINE & STARK", "INDIE SPIRIT DESIGNS", "BKE CORE", "GILDED INTENT", "QUINN & COPPER", "DAYTRIP REFINED", "RED BY BKE", "J.B.
+Added: HOLT", "OUTPOST MAKERS", "DEPARTWEST", "DEPARTWEST logo", "GREHY", "NOVA INDUSTRIES", "SAY YOU WILL", "BRILL BOUTIQUE", "BUCKLE B", "BUCKLE REWARDS", "BKE ESSENTIALS", “BOUTIQUE BY BKE”, "FRESHWEAR", "33 COASTAL", "LAB VALLEY", "STERLING & STITCH", and “B” icon are federally registered trademarks of the Company.
The Company also owns trademarks for certain product designs.
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