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Belk Inc. announced plans to open new stores in 2014 at the Galleria in Dallas, Texas, and Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville, Ala. It also plans to expand existing stores in Flowood, Miss., Greensboro, N.C. (Friendly Center), and Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and convert them to stores over the next two years. Other store improvement projects planned for the current fiscal year include the opening of a new store in New Braunfels, Texas, the opening of new stores in Morganton and Salisbury, N.C. to replace existing stores, and the completion of eight store expansions, nine store remodels, and expansions and remodels of watches and sunglasses departments in 25 stores.

Belk Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of $955.8 million compared to $909.8 million a year ago. Operating income was $54.5 million compared to $75.4 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was $43.7 million compared to $62.9 million a year ago. Net income was $28.2 million compared to $40.3 million a year ago. Net income excluding non-comparable items was $28.4 million compared to $39.7 million a year ago. The increase in Net Sales were primarily the result of increased promotions and investments in ongoing strategic merchandising, marketing, branding, eCommerce and service excellence initiatives. Comparable store sales grew for the 13th consecutive quarter, with a 5.2% increase. The decrease in net income was primarily driven by higher expense associated with the company's investments in strategic initiatives, and a decrease in margin rate.