DEBS Deb Shops (MM)

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Deb Shops, Inc. (NASDAQ:DEBS) today reported that comparable store sales increased 0.2% for the month ended August 31, 2007. Total sales increased 2.6% to $31.0 million from $30.2 million for the month ended August 31, 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 August 2007 there were five Fridays compared to four Fridays in August 2006. 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 339 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, ext. 362, or Brendon Frey of Integrated Corporate Relations, +1-203-682-8216, for Deb Shops, Inc. Web site: http://www.debshops.com/

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