Limited Brands February Comparable Store Sales up 8% YoY

Limited Brands, Inc. LTD reported a comparable store sales increase of 8 percent for the four weeks ended Feb. 25, 2012, compared to the four weeks ended Feb. 26, 2011. The company reported net sales of $653.9 million for the four weeks ended Feb. 25, 2012, compared to net sales of $670.9 million last year. February 2011 sales included $70.5 million attributable to the third party apparel sourcing business, which was sold in November 2011.