US footwear retailer Shoe Carnival, Inc. has reported a 14.1% increase in sales for the four-week period ended January 28. Sales reached $39 million from $34.2 million for the four-week period ended January 29, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 11.8%.

Sales for the thirteen-week period ended January 28, 2006 increased 13.7% to $163.6 million from $143.9 million for the comparable period in 2005. Comparable store sales increased 11.7% for the fourth quarter of 2005.

Sales for fiscal year 2005 increased 11.1% to $655.6 million from $590.2 million for fiscal 2004. Comparable store sales increased 6.9% for the fifty-two week period.

Shoe Carnival has 263 footwear stores located in the Midwest, South and Southeast.