Cato Reports March Same-Store Sales Up 5%

March sales were favorably impacted by the shift of Easter to early April this year versus late April last year.� We expect April sales will be unfavorably impacted.� Because of this shift, the best measure for performance is the combined sales for the two months. "In addition to the impact of the Easter shift, March sales benefited from warmer weather and the delayed flow of tax refunds," said John Cato During the month of March, the Company opened five stores.� Stores opened in Marietta, GA is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts,