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[MGN]

Hat irgendwer von Euch Aktien von Gadzooks und eine
Einschätzung, wie es mit dem Kurs weitergeht?

[bbe]

@mgn

bin bei cnbc über gadz* gestolpert*, hatte aber noch keine zeit mich näher zu informieren.




weißt du etwas genaueres ?
schlagen ja ganz schöne kapriolen.

bbe

[MGN]

Wer hätte gedacht, dass irgend jemand Gadzooks hat oder interessiert ...

Nun ja, Gadzooks sind ein US-Amerikanischer Anbieter von Trendmode
für Jungs und Mädels (schau Dir mal www.gadzooks.com an).
Wurden vor einiger Zeit von der Zeitschrift DM empfohlen (so ca. zu 20$),
sind dann im Zuge der allgemeinen Kursrückgänge auch nach unten
gegangen; schwanken relativ stark, hatte mal versucht, damit zu traden,
aber der Umsatz in Deutschland ist relativ dünn (nur in Berlin gehandelt),
und so hänge ich noch mit etwas Verlust drin.

Aktuell heute aus Yahoo-US:

Gadzooks Announces August Same Store Sales Increase of 7.9 Percent; Total
Sales Up 17.2 Percent

DALLAS, August 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced that sales for the four weeks ended August 26, 2000 were up
17.2 percent to $27.3 million from $23.3 million for the comparable four-week period ended August 28, 1999. Same store sales increased 7.9 percent for the
period, compared to a 1.4 percent decline in August last year.

Total sales for the first seven months (30 weeks) of fiscal 2000 have increased 16.9 percent to $154.5 million from $132.2 million for the comparable period in
1999. Year-to-date comparable store sales have increased 10.5 percent.

``August marks our twelfth consecutive month with a same store sales increase and provides a strong start for our third fiscal quarter and fall selling season,`` said
Jerry Szczepanski, chairman and chief executive officer. ``We gained momentum throughout the month, with each weekly same store sales increase better than the
last. The acceleration in our business in the second half of the month was due to increased customer traffic, not an increase in promotions. August promotional
activities were in line with our plans.

``All geographic regions recorded comparable store sales increases, led by our Northeast and Eastern Great Lakes regions. In addition, the 22 new stores we have
opened so far this year are exceeding their initial sales plans by more than 10% as a group,`` added Szczepanski.

For further detail, please call 972-662-4201 to listen to Gadzooks` monthly sales commentary.

Dallas-based Gadzooks, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women principally between the ages of 14 and 18.
Established in 1983, Gadzooks currently operates 347 mall-based stores in metropolitan and middle markets in 35 states.

All recordings available at 972-662-4201 have been recorded on behalf of Gadzooks, Inc. and consist of copyrighted material. They may not be re-recorded,
reproduced, retransmitted or rebroadcast without the express written permission of Gadzooks, Inc. Your participation represents your consent to these terms and
conditions, which are governed under Texas law.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this news release (other than historical information) may be deemed forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Reference is made to the ``Risk Factors`` section of the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Jan. 29, 2000, for factors that, among
others, could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.

[MGN]

Der Chartverlauf sieht ja richtig gut aus;
konstanter Aufwärtstrend seit einigen Wochen.

[MGN]

Charttechnisch müsste es doch jetzt fast frei bis zu den alten
Höchstständen sein, oder?

[MGN]

Tuesday September 26, 9:21 am Eastern Time
RESEARCH ALERT-CSFB starts clothing retailers

NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse First Boston said it initiated coverage of four clothing retailers on Tuesday.
-- started Gadzooks Inc. (NasdaqNM:GADZ - news) with a buy rating and a 12-month price target of $25. Gadzooks closed Monday at 16.

[MGN]

Robinson-Humphrey Morning Comments for SONE, ITWO, SRT, GADZ and DG
By: Robinson-Humphrey
9/26/00 7:15:58 AM

GADZ - Gadzooks, Inc.,$16. Rated 1H3
FY00 $0.79E vs. $0.04A First Call consensus $0.79
Dennis C. Van Zelfden, CFA 404.266.6152
We reiterate our Buy rating for 3 reasons:
1) We believe that September sales are tracking at or above our 4.5% monthly same-store sales estimate. We anticipate the number could be as high as 5%-9%. This comes on the top of last year`s 6% gain. We believe there is possible upside to our Q3 EPS estimate of $0.19 vs. $0.09, which represents 111% YoY growth.
2) Over the past 7-9 months GADZ has outperformed the rest of the industry on a fundamental basis. We believe this consistent outperformance will drive multiple expansion. The stock currently trades at 11x our 2001 EPS estimate of $1.50 and we believe the company could trade at 15x next year`s estimate. There is as much as 50% upside in the operating margin
3) In our opinion, GADZ will gain more sponsorship from Wall Street very soon.

RATING = Robinson-Humphrey`s rating system assigns a number code (1 = BUY, 2 = OUTPERFORM, 3 = NEUTRAL, 4 = UNDERPERFORM, 5 = SELL) for our 12 month fundamental rating as well as for our technical ratings. Our BUY and OUTPERFORM ratings indicate that we expect the stock to beat appropriate market indices over the next twelve months. A NEUTRAL rating suggests in line with market-type performance. Our UNDERPERFORM and SELL rating indicate underperformance is expected over the next twelve months. Also included is our risk rating: L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, S = Speculative, V = Venture. All references to the ratings appear in the following order: fundamental -- risk rank-- technical.

[MGN]

Thursday October 5, 6:58 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.
Gadzooks Reports September Same Store Sales Increase of 15.2 Percent; Total Sales Rise 25.7 Percent
DALLAS, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced that sales for the five weeks ended September 30, 2000 were up 25.7 percent to $22.5 million from $17.9 million for the comparable five-week period ended October 2, 1999. Same store sales increased 15.2 percent for the period, compared to a 6.3 percent increase in September last year.

Total sales for the first eight months (35 weeks) of fiscal 2000 have increased 18.0 percent to $177.0 million from $150.0 million for the comparable period in 1999. Year-to-date comparable store sales are up 11.1 percent.

``With such a strong September sales performance, it is safe to say that our back-to-school season was a solid success this year,`` said Jerry Szczepanski, chairman and chief executive officer. ``September same store sales were definitely driven by increased customer traffic, as both number of transactions and unit sales per store were up significantly. Promotional activities during the month were in line with our plans, and merchandise margins were up from September of 1999.

``We are very pleased with our inventory position as we approach the holiday selling season. Store inventories are fresh and at planned levels. Our buyers have done an excellent job assembling a balanced assortment of brands, which is receiving a favorable response from our customers,`` added Szczepanski.

For further detail, please call 972-662-4201 to listen to Gadzooks` monthly sales commentary.

Dallas-based Gadzooks, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women principally between the ages of 14 and 18. Established in 1983, Gadzooks currently operates 352 mall-based stores in metropolitan and middle markets in 35 states.

Das schaut doch gut aus !

[MGN]

langsam wird`s spannend!
Angriff auf alte Highs

[dosto]

nicht schlecht für den ders hat, aber bitte nicht für neueinsteiger
ihr müßt bald raus, so bei 24$, denn dann wird die achterbahn wieder abwärts gehen. sieht aus wie was für mein traderkonto, beim nächsten nmal.
gruss dosto

[MGN]

möchte mal zeigen, was die so verkaufen:

[MGN]

SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.
Gadzooks October Same Store Sales Up 4.5 Percent; Third Quarter Same Store Sales Increase By 9.3 Percent
DALLAS, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced that sales for the four weeks ended October 28, 2000 were up 15.9 percent to $17.5 million from $15.1 million for the comparable four-week period ended October 30, 1999. Same store sales increased 4.5 percent for the period, compared to a 12.3 percent increase in October last year.

Total sales for the third quarter (13 weeks) ended October 28, 2000 increased 19.8 percent to $67.3 million from $56.2 million for the comparable quarter a year ago. Same store sales for the quarter were up 9.3 percent.

Total sales for the first nine months (39 weeks) of fiscal 2000 have increased 17.8 percent to $194.5 million from $165.1 million for the comparable period in 1999. Year-to-date comparable store sales are up 10.5 percent.

``October was a very solid month for Gadzooks, and we are comfortable with the current third quarter consensus earnings estimate of $.23 per diluted share. We continue to be pleased with our inventory position as we approach the holiday selling season,`` stated Jerry Szczepanski, chairman and chief executive officer.

[MGN]

hier gibt`s am 14.11.2000 die neuen Zahlen:
http://www.vcall.com/NASApp/VCall/EventPage?Accept=C&ID=529…

[MGN]

Wed Nov 15 GADZ Gadzooks upgraded by Wedbush Morgan -

Gadzooks Inc GADZ Wedbush Morgan from Buy
to Strong Buy

[MGN]

die nächsten widerstände werden wohl hart !?
positiv scheint mir die relative stärke in letzter zeit zu sein

[MGN]

Viel Neues gibt`s wohl nicht
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/010115/ny_stssyst.html

Die Verkäufe waren die letzten Wochen relativ schwach:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/20010105/bs/retail_sales_5.…
Der Aktienkurs scheint sich trotzdem mittlerweile wieder gefangen zu haben

[MGN]

Na wenigstens irgendetwas Positives in diesen schweren Tagen:
+13%, so kann`s weitergehen ...

Gadzooks rose 13 percent after it exceeded earnings
expectations by 4 cents a share. The Dallas-based specialty retailer of casual clothes
reported earnings of $6.4 million, or 69 cents a share, vs. $3.8 million, or 42 cents a shares,
during the same quarter last year. Sales jumped to $93.9 million, a 25 percent increase over
last year. The stock rose $2.50 to $21.63.

[MGN]

und nicht zu vergessen: 404 Stück Umsatz; Wahnsinn

[MGN]

zwar schon etwas älter, aber es gibt ja nicht so viele Infos:

Gadzooks Reports March Comparable Store Sales Results

DALLAS, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced that sales for the five weeks
of fiscal March ended April 7, 2001 increased 9.1 percent to $27.5 million compared to $25.2 million for fiscal March last
year. Comparable store sales declined 6.6 percent from the comparable five weeks ended April 8, 2000. The Company
reported a 13.1 percent comparable store sales increase for fiscal March last year.

``We believe our business was negatively impacted by weather in March, as evidenced by the weak performance in our
seasonal products,`` stated Jerry Szczepanski. ``With that said, we are encouraged by the significant turnaround in seasonal
categories over the past week. As the weather improves and the monthly comparisons get easier, we are optimistic that we will
begin to post better same store sales results. However, if the March trends continue throughout April, our first quarter earnings
per share would be below the current First Call consensus estimate of $0.33.``

[bertthx]

Bist du zufällig aus MGN in Th. an der W.

[MGN]

Nö!

[MGN]

@bertthx
Nein, ist aber wahrscheinlich auch kein schlechter Ort.

[MGN]

http://biz.yahoo.com/e/010918/gadz.html

September 18, 2001

GADZOOKS INC (GADZ)
Quarterly Report (SEC form 10-Q)
MANAGEMENT`S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


GENERAL


Gadzooks is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women principally between the ages of 14 and 18. As of August 4, 2001, the Company had opened 34 new stores and closed one since the beginning of the fiscal year and operated 408 stores in 39 states.

The Company`s business is subject to seasonal influences with higher sales during the Christmas holiday, back-to-school and spring break seasons. Management`s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company`s consolidated financial statements and the notes related thereto.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The second quarter ended August 4, 2001 compared to the second quarter ended July 29, 2000.

Net Sales

Net sales increased approximately $8.4 million, or 13.1 percent, to $72.6 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from $64.2 million during the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The total Company sales increase was due to $14.2 million of sales from the 83 new stores not yet included in the comparable store sales base partially offset by a comparable store sales decrease of $5.8 million. Comparable store sales decreased 8.9 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2001. The Company experienced comparable store sales decreases in all of its major categories. The comparable store sales decrease was the result of a more promotional retail environment as well as a reduction in customer traffic. The number of transactions in the average store declined by approximately 10 percent, and the average dollar sale increased approximately 1 percent. A store becomes comparable after it has been open for 14 full fiscal months.

Gross profit

Gross profit decreased approximately $2.5 million to $14.3 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from $16.8 million during the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased 647 basis points to 19.69 percent from 26.16 percent for the comparable quarter of last year. Merchandise margins as a percentage of sales were 474 basis points lower than the prior year. This decrease is primarily attributable to a significant increase in markdowns taken to position inventory for the back to school season. In addition to the decrease in merchandise margins, the Company experienced a 172 basis point increase in occupancy costs as a percentage of sales. Buying and distribution costs, as a percentage of sales, were essentially flat to prior year. The increase in occupancy costs (which are relatively fixed in nature), as a percentage of sales, was primarily due to the comparable store sales decrease.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased approximately $1.8 million to $16.4 million during the second quarter of 2001 from $14.6 million during the comparable quarter of fiscal 2000. The aggregate increase in SG&A is primarily attributable to additional store expenses as a result of the Company`s expanded store base during the past year and an increase in administrative costs to support the larger store chain. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A decreased 4 basis points to 22.62 percent during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from 22.66 percent during the second quarter of last year. The slight decrease in the SG&A percentage is due primarily to the Company`s ability to better manage certain corporate overhead and store costs.




Interest

The Company`s net interest income decreased $151,000 to $60,000 during the second quarter of fiscal 2001 from $211,000 in the comparable period of last year due primarily to lower average cash balances, lower market interest rates and the Company`s utilization of tax exempt investments that have lower pre-tax yields.


The six months ended August 4, 2001 compared to the six months ended July 29, 2000.

Net sales

Net sales increased approximately $16.2 million, or 12.7 percent, to $143.4 million during the first six months of fiscal 2001 from $127.2 million during fiscal 2000. The total Company sales increase was attributable to new store sales of $24.8 million net of a comparable store sales decrease of $8.6 million, or 6.8 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2001. The Company experienced comparable store sales decreases in all its major categories. The Company`s average transaction size remained relatively flat and the number of transactions per average store decreased by approximately 7 percent.

Gross profit

Gross profit decreased approximately $500,000 to $34.2 million during the first six months of fiscal 2001 from $34.7 million during the comparable six months of fiscal 2000. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit decreased 341 basis points to 23.86 percent from 27.27 percent for the comparable six months of last year. Merchandise margins as a percentage of sales were 176 basis points lower than the prior year. This decrease is primarily attributable to the significant increase in markdowns taken to position inventory for the back to school season. The Company experienced 148 basis point and 17 basis point increases in occupancy and buying and distribution costs as a percentage of sales, respectively. The increases in occupancy and buying and distribution costs (which are relatively fixed in nature) as a percentage of sales were primarily the result of the negative leverage effect of the comparable store sales decrease.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased approximately $4.1 million to $32.8 million during the first six months of 2001 from $28.7 million during the comparable six months of fiscal 2000. The aggregate increase in SG&A is primarily attributable to additional store expenses, which include pre-opening expenses, as a result of the Company`s expanded store base during the past year and an increase in administrative costs to support the larger store chain. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A increased 32 basis points to 22.88 percent during the first six months of fiscal 2001 from 22.56 percent during the comparable six months of last year. The increase in the SG&A percentage is a result of the negative leverage effect of the comparable store sales decrease offset in part by the Company`s ability to leverage corporate overhead over a larger store base and manage store payroll costs.

Interest

The Company`s net interest income decreased $177,000 to $279,000 during the first six months of fiscal 2001 from $456,000 in the comparable period of last year due primarily to lower average cash balances, lower market interest rates and the Company`s utilization of tax exempt investments that have lower pre-tax yields.




LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES


General

The Company`s primary uses of cash are financing new store openings and purchasing merchandise inventories. The Company is currently meeting its cash requirements through cash flow from operations and cash and cash equivalents on-hand.

Cash Flows

At August 4, 2001, cash and cash equivalents were $13.3 million, a decrease of $6.9 million since February 3, 2001. The primary uses of cash were capital expenditures of $6.5 million for new or remodeled stores and a decrease in income taxes payable of $3.5 million partially offset by an increase in accounts payable of $1.7 million. The Company opened 34 new stores during the first six months of 2001 as compared with 20 new stores in the same period of the prior year.

The Company announced on August 16, 2001, that it would test a new mall-based retail concept - "Orchid" in four locations for the 2001 holiday season. The Orchid stores will offer a combination of branded and private label innerwear, sleepwear, fragrances and bath/body products catering to the needs of young women between the ages of 14 and 22. These stores are not expected to have a material impact on the operations or capital resources of the Company in fiscal 2001.

Credit Facility

On June 1, 2001, the Company renewed and revised its existing credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank. The revised facility provides an unsecured revolving line of credit totaling $15 million. The total amount available to borrow pursuant to the credit agreement is limited to 150% of cash flow (as defined in the credit agreement) for the trailing 12-month period. Amounts borrowed under the revolving line bear interest at the lesser of either the bank`s prime rate, or 195 basis points above LIBOR. The Company pays commitment fees of 0.33% on the unused portion of the revolving line of credit. The credit agreement also provides for the issuance of letters of credit that are generally used in connection with international merchandise purchases. Outstanding letters of credit issued by the bank reduce amounts otherwise available for borrowing under the revolving line of credit. The credit facility subjects the Company to various restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, acquisitions, loans to officers and stock repurchases. The covenants also require the Company to maintain certain tangible net worth, working capital, debt to equity, net income and fixed charge coverage minimums as well as certain other ratios customary in such agreements. Amounts available to borrow under the line of credit, as limited by the cash flow multiple and outstanding letters of credit, totaled $14.0 million at August 4, 2001. No borrowings (excluding letters of credit) were outstanding under the revolving line at August 4, 2001. Any amount borrowed under the revolving line of credit will become due on June 1, 2002, the date the credit agreement matures.

Capital Expenditures

The Company opened 34 new stores during the first six months and anticipates opening an additional 21 Gadzooks stores as well as four Orchid stores during the remainder of the year. Capital expenditures for the remainder of the year are estimated to be approximately $6.0 to $7.0 million to open the remaining stores, update or remodel existing stores and to purchase and/or upgrade information systems.

Management believes that the Company`s working capital, credit facility and cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet the Company`s operating and capital requirements through the end of fiscal 2001.





QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


The Company does not engage in trading market risk sensitive instruments and does not purchase as investments, as hedges, or for purposes "other than trading" instruments that are likely to expose the Company to market risk, whether it be from interest rate, foreign currency exchange, commodity price or equity price risk. The Company has issued no debt instruments, entered into no forward or futures contracts, purchased no options and entered into no swaps.

The Company`s primary market risk exposure is that of interest rate risk. A change in LIBOR, or the Prime Rate as set by Wells Fargo Bank, would affect the rate at which the Company could borrow funds under its credit facility.


STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING DISCLOSURE


Certain sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the preceding "Management`s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," contain various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This Report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. When used in this report, words such an "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "predict," "project," and similar expressions, as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to our management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including but not limited to fluctuations in store sales results, changes in economic conditions, fluctuations in quarterly results and other factors described under the "Risk Factors" section of the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001. Such statements reflect the current views of our management with respect to future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.

[MGN]

Thursday October 11, 7:58 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.
Gadzooks Reports 3.5% September Same Store Sales Decline
DALLAS, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced that sales for the five weeks of fiscal September ended October 6, 2001 increased 7.6 percent to $24.2 million compared to $22.5 million for fiscal September last year. Same store sales declined 3.5 percent from the comparable five weeks ended October 7, 2000. The Company reported a 15.2 percent same store sales increase for fiscal September last year.

For the first 35 weeks of fiscal 2001 ended October 6, 2001, total sales increased 11.8 percent to $197.9 million compared to $177.0 million for the first 35 weeks of fiscal 2000. Same store sales declined 5.2 percent from the comparable 35 weeks ended October 7, 2000. Same store sales increased 11.1 percent for the first 35 weeks of fiscal 2000.

Gadzooks reported that its week two results were significantly impacted by the tragic events of September 11. Same store sales results for each of the other four weeks of the month ranged from down low single digits to up low single digits.

``Given the disruption caused by the terrible events of September 11 and our challenging prior year sales comparison, we are pleased with our September performance,`` stated Jerry Szczepanski, chairman and chief executive officer. ``Promotional activities during the month were similar to the prior year and in line with our plans.``

For further details, please call 972-662-4201 to listen to Gadzooks` monthly sales commentary.

Dallas-based Gadzooks, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women principally between the ages of 14 and 18. Established in 1983, Gadzooks currently operates 415 mall-based stores in metropolitan and middle markets in 40 states.

Certain statements contained in this news release may be deemed forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Reference is made to the ``Risk Factors`` section of the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001, for factors that, among others, could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.

[MGN]

Tuesday November 6, 8:02 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.
Gadzooks Announces Grand Opening of First Orchid Stores
DALLAS, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced the grand opening of its first two Orchid stores at The Woodlands Mall on Wednesday, October 31, and at Baybrook Mall on Monday, November 5. Both malls are located in Houston, Texas. Orchid will cater to the unique innerwear and sleepwear needs of females between the ages of 14 and 22.

Orchid will offer a combination of branded and private label innerwear, sleepwear, fragrances and bath/body products in a shopping environment carefully designed to provide an inviting and comforting shopping experience to young women.

The two remaining Orchid stores are scheduled to open the second week of November at Vista Ridge Mall in Dallas, Texas and Esplanade Mall in Kenner, Louisiana.

Commenting on the Orchid openings, Gadzooks president and chief merchandising officer, Paula Masters stated, ``Our collaborative efforts with FRCH Design Worldwide helped us craft a decor that mirrored our desired style of service and merchandise selection. Our goal was to present an environment that offered our customers a shopping experience unique to Orchid. I believe we have achieved that.``

Masters concluded, ``Our job now is to listen closely to our customers to further understand their needs, and monitor our mix to ensure it remains fresh and aligned with our brand identification.``

Dallas-based Gadzooks, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women principally between the ages of 14 and 18. Established in 1983, Gadzooks currently operates over 400 mall- based stores in metropolitan and middle markets in 40 states.

Certain statements contained in this news release may be deemed forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Reference is made to the ``Risk Factors`` section of the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001, for factors that, among others, could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.

[MGN]

Thursday November 8, 7:58 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.
Gadzooks Reports October Sales Results
DALLAS, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Gadzooks, Inc. (Nasdaq: GADZ - news) today announced that sales for the four weeks of fiscal October ended November 3, 2001 increased 6.3 percent to $18.6 million, compared to $17.5 million for fiscal October last year. Comparable store sales declined 9.7 percent from the comparable four weeks ended November 4, 2000. The Company reported a 4.5 percent comparable store sales increase for fiscal October last year.

Sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2001 rose 8.8 percent to $73.2 million, compared with $67.3 million in last year`s third quarter. Comparable store sales for the period declined 3.2 percent from the comparable thirteen weeks ended November 4, 2000. Gadzooks posted a 9.3 percent comparable store sales increase for the third quarter of fiscal 2000.

Sales for the thirty-nine weeks ended November 3, 2001 rose 11.4 percent to $216.6 million, compared with $194.5 million for the first thirty-nine weeks of fiscal 2000. Comparable store sales for the period declined 5.6 percent from the comparable thirty-nine week period ended November 4, 2000. The Company reported a year-to-date comparable store sales increase of 10.5 percent through fiscal October 2000.

Gadzooks also stated that inventory per square foot at the end of the quarter increased less than three percent from the prior year.

``Our October results were disappointing and well below our internal plans,`` said Jerry Szczepanski, chairman and chief executive officer. ``On a more positive note, however, we were able to effectively manage inventory levels during this period of uncertainty.``

Szczepanski concluded, ``Our holiday floor set will be complete by Wednesday, November 14, highlighting our strong assortment of popular brands.``

For further details, please call 972-662-4201 to listen to Gadzooks` monthly sales commentary. The Company will release its quarterly operating results on Tuesday, November 20, 2001 before the market opens and host a conference call at 9:30 a.m. CT to discuss the results. The conference call may be accessed over the Internet through the Company`s website at www.gadzooks.com either live or on a replay basis.

Dallas-based Gadzooks, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual apparel and related accessories for young men and women principally between the ages of 14 and 18. Established in 1983, Gadzooks currently operates over 400 mall- based stores in metropolitan and middle markets in 40 states.

Certain statements contained in this news release may be deemed forward- looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Reference is made to the ``Risk Factors`` section of the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2001, for factors that, among others, could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.

SOURCE: Gadzooks, Inc.

[MGN]

Gadzooks GADZ Jefferies & Co (downgraded) from Buy to Hold

[MGN]

Thursday April 11, 12:02 pm Eastern Time
Reuters Business
Gadzooks sees earnings below estimates

(Recasts first paragraph, adds details throughout, share price)

DALLAS, April 11 (Reuters) - Youth-oriented apparel retailer Gadzooks Inc. (NasdaqNM:GADZ - news) on Thursday forecast first-quarter earnings well below the average Wall Street estimate after reporting lower-than-expected sales in March.

Shares of Gadzooks were hit hard by the news, falling $2.65, or 15.59 percent, to $14.35.

The company said it now expects first-quarter net income of 16 cents to 19 cents a share. Analysts` average estimate is 25 cents, according to a poll of analysts by Thomson Financial/First Call.

The retailer, which sells to teens aged 14 to 18, also warned that same-store sales in April could fall 7 percent to 10 percent. For the first quarter, same-store sales are seen down 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent, the company said on a recorded message for investors.

Sales at stores open at least a year rose 2.5 percent in March. Total sales for the five-week period ended April 7 increased 16.7 percent to $32.1 million from $27.5 million a year earlier.

``While we did generate a same-store sales increase and merchandise margins were on plan, our sales for the month were below expectations,`` Jim Motley, Gadzooks` chief financial officer, said on the recorded call.

Motley said the number of transactions per average store was down about 6 percent in the month.