Burlington Coat Factory Reports Second Quarter Sales

Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation announced today that net sales for the second quarter ended August 3, 2013 were $963.7 million compared with $864.2 million for the comparative period ended July 28, 2012, an 11.5% increase. Comparative store sales increased 7.8% for the quarter.

Net sales for the six months ended August 3, 2013 were $2.029 billion compared with $1.847 billion for the comparative period ended July 28, 2012, a 9.8% increase. These results reflect a 5.5% comparative store sales increase for the period.

Tom Kingsbury, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are extremely pleased with our 11.5% total sales increase and 7.8% comparative store sales increase for the quarter, which is on top of a 2.9% comparative store sales increase in the prior year. Our performance continues to be driven by a broad range of products, categories, and regions. I would like to thank our store and corporate teams for contributing to this result.”

As of August 3, 2013, the Company operated 503 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico, principally under the name “Burlington Coat Factory.”

Statements made in this press release that are forward-looking (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) are not historical facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: general economic conditions; consumer demand; consumer preferences; weather patterns; competitive factors, including pricing and promotional activities of major competitors; the availability of desirable store locations on suitable terms; the availability, selection and purchasing of attractive merchandise on favorable terms; import risks; the Company’s ability to control costs and expenses; unforeseen computer related problems; any unforeseen material loss or casualty; the effect of inflation; and other factors that may be described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.