Limited Brands reports 6% Sept. comps drop

COLUMBUS, Ohio Limited Brands reported net sales of $673.4 million for the five weeks ended Oct. 4, compared to net sales of $713.2 million last year. Comparable-store sales decreased 6%.

Net sales for 2007 include Express sales through July 6, 2007, the closing date of the sale of a majority interest to affiliates of Golden Gate Capital, and Limited Stores sales through Aug. 3, 2007, the closing date of the transfer of a majority interest to affiliates of Sun Capital Partners.