DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales increased 1.4% for the month ended May 31, 2006. Total sales increased 4.8% to $27.4 million from $26.2 million for the month ended May 31, 2005. 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. The Company also announced today that Lorraine Koc has been appointed to the position of Vice President and General Counsel. Ms. Koc has been employed by Deb Shops for more than 20 years as General Counsel. Marvin Rounick, President and CEO of Deb Shops, stated, "Ms. Koc's promotion is well deserved. She has been a valuable member of our legal team for many years. We look forward to continuing to benefit from her involvement as a member of our senior management team." For the remainder of fiscal year 2007, Deb Shops, Inc. expects to report monthly sales according to the following calendar: Month End Reporting Date 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 334 specialty apparel stores in 42 states under the DEB and Tops 'N Bottoms names. DATASOURCE: Deb Shops, Inc. CONTACT: Barry Susson of Deb Shops, Inc., +1-215-676-6000 x362; Brendon Frey of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8216, for Deb Shops Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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