ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, August 20, 1996 TAG: 9608200052
SECTION: BUSINESS PAGE: B-5 EDITION: METRO
Toys R Us Inc.
2nd qtr. ended 8-3 1996 1995
Revenues $1.74 billion $1.61 billion
Net Income $27.1 million $15.8 million
Share earnings 10 cents 6 cents
6 mos. ended 8-3
Revenues $3.38 billion $3.11 billion
Net Income $45.8 million $34.3 million
Share earnings 17 cents 12 cents
Paramus, N.J.-based Toys R Us operates stores in Western Virginia. Second-quarter results could be affected by a $55 million arbitration award against the company in July which it is appealing. If Toys R Us must record the entire amount, the company would lose $7.5 million, or 3 cents a share, for the second quarter.
S&K Famous Brands Inc.
2nd qtr. ended 7-27 1996 1995
Revenues $29.4 million $27.3 million
Net Income $844,500 $436,000
Share earnings 17 cents 9 cents
6 mos. ended 7-27
Revenues $60.8 million $56.0 million
Net Income $1.8 million $1.1 million
Share earnings 35 cents 23 cents
Richmond-based S&K operates 185 menswear stores, including several in Western Virginia.
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