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To: Texas77 who wrote (1403)	10/8/1998 8:47:00 AM
From: GREATMOOD	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1911

Ames Reports September Sales ROCKY HILL, Conn., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Ames Department Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMES) today announced net sales of $210.3 million for the five weeks ended October 3, 1998, compared with net sales of $193.0 million for the five weeks ended September 27, 1998, an increase of 9.0 percent. Comparable-store sales for the period were $198.0 million, compared with $185.5 million in the same period last year, an increase of 6.7 percent. Comparable-store sales are based on 286 stores. Net sales for the 35-week year-to-date period were $1.411 billion, compared with $1.285 billion last year, an increase of 9.8 percent. Comparable-store sales for the year-to-date period were $1.341 billion, compared with $1.245 billion in the year-earlier period, an increase of 7.7 percent. Joseph R. Ettore, Ames' President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Girls, Infants, Domestics, Furniture, Appliances and Electronics categories were strong sellers in September, contributing to a solid sales performance for the company. Apparel sales showed improvement late in the month with the onset of cooler weather. Ames opened three new stores in September in Johnstown, Pa., Warren, R.I. and Bangor, Maine, all of which are performing well." With $2.2 billion in annual net sales, Ames Department Stores, Inc., operates 301 stores in 14 Northeastern, Middle Atlantic and Midwestern states and the District of Columbia. Ames is a full-line discount retailer, offering a broad range of merchandise categories including family apparel, housewares, domestics, electronics, ready-to-assemble and patio furniture, jewelry, craft and pet supplies, health and beauty care items, stationery, sporting goods, toys, seasonal products and more. For fax copies of Ames' most-recent news releases, dial 1-800-758-5804 Ext. 036787. To find the location of the Ames store nearest you, dial 1-800-SHOP-AMES. amesstores.com SOURCE Ames Department Stores, Inc. CO: Ames Department Stores ST: Massachusetts, Virginia, Ohio IN: REA SU: SLS 10/08/98 08:29 EDT prnewswire.com

To: Texas77 who wrote (1403)	10/8/1998 8:51:00 AM
From: GREATMOOD	Respond to of 1911

AMES Triples Donation to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp ROCKY HILL, Conn., Oct. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Ames Department Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMES) will present a check for $71,000 to Connecticut's Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (Ashford, Conn.) today at Ames' Corporate Office. Proceeds for the donation came from Ames' Annual Charity Auction held at a company meeting in September. Ames' President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph R. Ettore, will present the check at 2 p.m. to representatives from The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, including Executive Director, Bob Kaufmann, and Camp Director, Jimmy Canton. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, which was founded ten years ago by actor Paul Newman, is devoted to children with cancer and other serious blood disorders. Last year Ames' Annual Charity Auction raised a total of $23,500 to the camp. This is the third year Ames' Charity Auction has benefited The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Francine Harcourt Caplin, Director of Communications and Grantwriting for the camp said, "Ames has shown incredible support for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, especially with the significant increase in its donation this year. It shows the commitment of businesses such as Ames to help seriously ill children in the State of Connecticut to have hope and love in their lives." Joseph R. Ettore, President and CEO of Ames said, "The company has a long history of providing support to organizations that serve to better the lives of children. We know that this year's donation of $71,000 to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp will give even more children the opportunity to take part in a wonderful experience at the camp." With $2.2 billion in annual net sales, Ames Department Stores, Inc., operates 301 stores in 14 Northeastern, Middle Atlantic and Midwestern states and the District of Columbia. Ames is a full-line discount retailer, offering a broad range of merchandise categories including family apparel, housewares, domestics, electronics, ready-to-assemble and patio furniture, jewelry, crafts, pet supplies, health and beauty care items, stationery, sporting goods, toys, seasonal products and more. For fax copies of Ames' most-recent news releases, dial 1-800-758-5804 Ext. 036787. To find the location of the Ames store nearest you, dial 1-800-SHOP-AMES. SOURCE Ames Department Stores, Inc. CO: Ames Department Stores, Inc. ST: Connecticut IN: REA SU: 10/07/98 13:10 EDT prnewswire.com