Limited Brands Announces August 2010 Comps Up 10%

Limited Brands reported net sales of USD 630.3 million for the four weeks ended August 28, 2010, compared to USD 561.4 million during the same period in 2009. Group comparable-store sales (comps) increased 10% during the month. Comps for Victoria's Secret stores increased 15%; La Senza store comps increased 2%; and Bath & Body Works comps increased 2%. Year-to-date (YTD) sales for the group were USD 4,804 million, compared to USD 4,353 million in the same period last year. YTD comps increased 9% when compared to the same period in 2009. Comps for Victoria's Secret stores increased 13%; La