Pre-Columbian artifacts, dazzling colonial
architecture and vibrant folkloric tradition are set against a
backdrop of extraordinary natural beauty - volcanoes , beaches,
pristine rainforest and astounding biodiversity. PPR Communications offers a dynamic approach to every
campaign with creative copywriting, incisive media placement and
strategic planning, all with a highly personalized touch. Other risks and
uncertainties include the Company's small store base; the mix of
geographic and product revenues; relationships with third parties;
litigation; the Company's ability to maintain existing credit
facilities and obtain additional credit; business and economic
conditions and growth in various geographic regions; pricing
pressures; political and regulatory instability in various geographic
regions; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in the Company's
filings with the SEC.

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This category contains links to sites located in or about Tuvalu.

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3% to $53.S.

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Founded in 1991, PPR Communications develops integrated marketing
communications programs for hotels, resorts, cruise lines and other
travel, tourism and hospitality clients.

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In 2003 PPR Communications
became an Affiliate of The PR Collective, a national public relations
company with over 40 Affiliates across the country serving all
industries. Total sales for the thirteen weeks ended March 27,
2005 increased 6.costuless.

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Public
relations, direct marketing, corporate communications , promotion and
industry relations will form the communications strategy. Nicaragua is a country with
heart - genuine and real - and welcoming visitors with open arms.

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Among the
agency's current clients are: the destination of Port Antonio,
Jamaica, Eden Roc Renaissance Resort + Spa, Miami Beach, Florida;
Driftwood Hospitality Management, Coral Beach Hotels, Florida; Biras
Creek Resort, Virgin Gorda , BVI; and Cobblers Cove, Barbados. Virgin Islands (2), Netherlands Antilles (2),
Hawaiian Islands (2), California (1), Guam (2), American Samoa (1),
and Republic of Fiji (1).

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Business Editors

BELLEVUE, Wash.----Cost-U-Less, Inc.

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Additional
information about Cost-U-Less is available at www.

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PPR Communications Retained by the Country of Nicaragua

For the thirteen weeks (first fiscal quarter) ended March 27, 2005
same store sales rose 7.
Same store sales for the five weeks ended March 27, 2005 were
negatively impacted by the timing of the Easter Holiday.S.

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2 million, compared to $50. Such statements,
including comparable store sales expectations, trends in or
expectations regarding the Company's revenue growth, and the Company's
growth plans are all based on currently available operating,
financial, and competitive information and are subject to various
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from historical results or those anticipated, including
that the Company may encounter substantial delays, increased expenses
or loss of potential store sites due to the complexities, cultural
differences, and local political issues associated with the regulatory
and permitting processes in the island markets in which the Company
may locate its stores.

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(the "Company") (Nasdaq:CULS) today reported an increase of 4.1 % compared to 15. and local goods, progressive
merchandising practices, sophisticated distribution capabilities, and
superior customer service, primarily to island markets.S.

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The program will include both a tourism focused campaign as
well as an agenda to support and enhance the country's image.

7% in
same store sales (stores open a full 13 months), for the five weeks
ended March 27, 2005 . For the corresponding period a year ago the
Company experienced a same store sales increase of 15 .

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Partners, Ginny Craven and Beth Nelson head the agency's team. All except
the Company's Fiji store closed for at least one of the days during
the Easter Holiday weekend which occurred during fiscal April in the
prior year.

The following year, the Ellice Islands became the separate British colony of Tuvalu.

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This press release contains statements that are forward-looking.

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8 million for the corresponding
period a year ago.

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Cost-U-Less currently operates eleven stores in the Caribbean and
Pacific region: U.

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The Company builds its business through
delivering high-quality U.

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Offering an authentic experience that brings travelers in
touch with the natural warmth of the people, Nicaragua boasts culture,
nature and adventure.

Cost-U-Less Reports March 2005 Sales Results

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Business Editors/Travel Writers

MIAMI----PPR Communications, the
Miami-based firm specializing in integrated marketing solutions for
the travel and tourism industry has been retained by the Nicaraguan
Tourism Board (Nicaragua's government tourism office) to develop and
manage an integrated marketing communications campaign for North
America.8%.

Ethnic differences within the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands caused the Polynesians of the Ellice Islands to vote for separation from the Micronesians of the Gilbert Islands in 1974.

Independence was granted in 1978.

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6 million, compared to $19 .1 million for
the corresponding period a year ago. destinations, including
political instability , armed hostilities, terrorism, natural disasters
or other activity that involves or affects air travel or the tourism
industry generally, could cause actual results to differ materially
from historical results or those anticipated.

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Total sales for the five weeks ended March 27, 2005 increased 3.
On April 27, 2005 the Company expects to announce its financial
results for the first fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2005.

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Nicaragua is emerging as Central America's most intriguing new
destination . Activities that
appeal to a host of interests abound.3% for the corresponding
period a year ago .8%
to $20.
These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Same store sales for the corresponding period a year ago
are calculated on stores excluding the Guam market as the Company's
Dededo store was closed from December 8, 2002 until October 3, 2003
due to damage resulting from Supertyphoon Pongsona that swept through
the island of Guam on December 8, 2002. Prolonged adverse occurrences affecting tourism
or air travel, particularly to non-U.