Comparable store sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 decreased 5.1%, compared to a comparable store sales increase of 4.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2008.

For the 39 week year-to-date period ended October 31, 2009, net sales were $127.7 million, decreasing from $128.2 million in the 39 week period ended November 1, 2008. Comparable store sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 increased 0.2%, compared to a decrease of 0.8% for the first nine months of fiscal 2008.

Peter Edison, chairman and CEO of Bakers Footwear Group, said: "Our third quarter sales results included a sequential improvement in our comparable store sales trend throughout the quarter with comps turning positive, up 1.4%, in October, driven by strength in our boot business, which increases as a percentage of our overall business as the quarter progresses.

"As we begin the holiday season, we remain well positioned and expect to report sales growth in the fourth quarter. Boots remain strong sellers, which bodes well for fourth quarter business."

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