Books-A-Million 9-week Retail Sales Up, Comps Rise 1.2%

(RTTNews) - Books-A-Million, Inc. (BAMM) said retail sales results for the 9-week period ended January 3 totaled $129.2 million, compared with $127.9 million in the prior year period.

Comparable store sales for the 9-week period increased 1.2 percent. Excluding sales of e-Reader devices, comparable store sales advanced 1.7 percent.

Commenting on the results, Terrance Finley, CEO and President, said, "...This year's results showed strengthening sales in our largest and most significant business categories of full priced books, gifts, and café. Our gift department was particularly strong due to Disney's Frozen licensed product. We also delivered double digit sales increases in online sales."