Limited Brands Reports June 2012 Sales Increase 7%

Limited Brands, Inc. LTD reported a comparable store sales increase of 7 percent for the five weeks ended June 30, 2012, compared to the five weeks ended July 2, 2011. The company reported net sales of $1.077 billion for the five weeks ended June 30, 2012, compared to net sales of $1.080 billion last year. The company reported a comparable store sales increase of 7 percent for the 22 weeks ended June 30, 2012, compared to the 22 weeks ended July 2, 2011. The company reported net sales of $3.903 billion for the 22 weeks ended June 30, 2012, compared to sales of $4.015 billion last year. June 2011 and 2011 year-to-date sales included $80.0 million and $362.9 million attributable to the third party apparel sourcing business, which was sold in November 2011.