very, very, very, strong. Do you think analysts will finally upgrade this stock.
BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 1997--The Gymboree Corporation (NASDAQ:GYMB) reported net sales for the four week period ended November 29, 1997 of $40.8 million, an increase of 33% from total store sales of $30.8 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the four week period increased 10% compared to last year. Total store sales for the 43 weeks ended November 29, 1997 were $298.8 million, an increase of 24% from sales of $240.2 million for the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the 43 week period increased 2% compared to last year. The Gymboree Corporation designs, manufactures, and retails unique, high quality apparel and accessories for children from birth to seven years of age. The Company operates 435 stores which includes 418 stores in the United States, 11 stores in Canada, 5 stores in The United Kingdom and 1 store in The Republic of Ireland. The Company also offers directed parent-child developmental play programs at over 390 franchised and company operated centers in the United States and nine foreign countries.
CONTACT: Gymboree Joe Prusko, 650/696-7540
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