US-based apparel, footwear and accessories retailer The Buckle, Inc. has posted slightly higher net sales figures for the five-week period ended April 1. During March, net sales increased 1.5% to $43.8 million from $43.2 million in the corresponding five-week period ended April 2, 2005.

Year-to-date net sales for the nine-week period ended April 1, increased 2.8 % to $78 million from net sales of $75.8 million for the comparable period a year ago. Year-to-date net sales declined 2.3%.