DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales increased 1.9% for the month ended June 30, 2007. Total sales increased 4.1% to $25.9 million from $24.8 million for the month ended June 30, 2006. 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 June 2007 there were five Saturdays compared to four Saturdays in June 2006. For the remainder of fiscal year 2008, Deb Shops, Inc. expects to report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date July 2007 August 2, 2007* August 2007 September 6, 2007 September 2007 October 4, 2007* October 2007 November 8, 2007 November 2007 December 6, 2007 December 2007 January 3, 2008* January 2008 February 7, 2008 *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 337 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 Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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