S. manufactured abroad-83% of which is from
China -retailers have the ability to offer quality footwear at affordable
prices. It
is also available at MarketResearch. For the thirteen weeks ended April
30, 2005 (the Company's first fiscal quarter ) net sales increased
16.7 million in the thirteen weeks
ended May 1, 2004.

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S. This created a four week transition
period ended January 29, 2005. The
Company's merchandise includes private label and national brand dress,
casual and sport shoes, boots, sandals and accessories.

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For more information visit
http://www.

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With the market expected to reach $43. Priced at $3,000, this report can be purchased directly from
Packaged Facts by clicking: http://www.com.

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"While the athletic footwear giants are breaking the bank with their new
technology-driven footwear, today's consumers are also looking for fashionable
functionality and affordability in all of their shoes," said Don Montuori, the
publisher of Packaged Facts.html.com, or contact Tom Ehart at 240-747-3014, or
tehart@marketresearch .com. Comparable store sales in the quarter increased
7. Wild Pair stores offer fashion-forward footwear to both
women and men between the ages of 17 and 24.

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market, with 2004 sales surpassing $16.
Price has been a major factor in consumer spending on footwear, and with
95% of all footwear sold in the U.8 million
for the comparable four weeks ended January 31, 2004. FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE THESE CONDITIONS NOT TO BE
SATISFIED INCLUDE MATERIAL CHANGES IN CAPITAL MARKET CONDITIONS OR IN
BAKERS FOOTWEAR'S BUSINESS, PROSPECTS, RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OR
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OTHER RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES, INCLUDING THOSE
DETAILED IN BAKERS FOOTWEAR'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION.

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3%
comparable store sales increase for our new store concept in the
quarter .

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"Many urban styles are evolving into a classier
and dressier look, and comfort-wear consumers are looking for additions like
ornaments and textures, whatever will make their shoes a unique expression of
their own evolving sense of style.2% increase in the same period last year.

Comparable store
sales in the January 2005 transition period decreased 0.

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8% compared to
an 8.

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S .com/pub/1189571. Comparable store sales for the Company's 63 new format
locations open for more than a year increased by 12.

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8% compared to a 10.

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Market for Footwear offers a
balanced look at the newest product trends, the latest mergers and
acquisitions impacting the market, current and future industry leaders, and
the most up-to-date consumer trends and behaviors driving growth in the
footwear market.

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The U.2 million, an increase of 4.7% increase in January 2004. This is a strong testament to the successful execution of our
store expansion strategy. The Company
currently operates over 200 stores nationwide under two formats,
Bakers and Wild Pair. BAKERS FOOTWEAR HAS NO
DUTY TO UPDATE SUCH STATEMENTS. ACTUAL FUTURE EVENTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT DUE TO
VARIOUS FACTORS.

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2 billion by the end of 2005,
Packaged Facts projects that the market will increase in value by 12. LOUIS----Bakers Footwear Group
(Nasdaq: BKRS ), the leading specialty retailer of moderately priced
fashion footwear for young women, with 221 stores, today reported
first quarter net sales figures. The company now has 86 stores operating in its new
format. Our new store
format continues to exceed expectations, as evidenced by the 12 .

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NEW YORK, Having experienced steady growth since a
sharp drop in 2002, the market for athletic , casual, and dress shoes,
slippers, boots and sandals is expected to climb to $48. Market for Footwear , a new report from market research
publisher Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.PackagedFacts .5% from net sales of $8.

This category is for footwear sites that offer online shopping.

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Athletic footwear , with promises of high fashion and comfort,
dominates the U.

Bakers Footwear Reports First Quarter 2005 Net Sales

"
Edison concluded, "In fiscal 2005, we plan to open between 35 to
40 new stores and remodel approximately 25 existing locations.

THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS (WITHIN THE
MEANING OF SECTION 27(A) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 AND SECTION
21(E ) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934).

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4 billion.

Business Editors /Apparel/Textile Writers

ST.

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"
Footwear is a highly volatile market susceptible to the latest tastes and
whims of the global fashion world.
Peter Edison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bakers
Footwear Group, said, "First quarter net sales reflected continued
strong sales in all categories of footwear driven by customers' desire
for feminine and embellished footwear.
"This , coupled with the increased productivity of our store base,
has us well positioned for the balance of the year."

About Bakers Footwear Group

Bakers Footwear Group is a national, mall-based , specialty
retailer of distinctive footwear and accessories for young women.

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Nike for
long has dominated the athletic shoe sector, but the market may well become
more energized this year, as Adidas is expected to complete its acquisition of
Reebok and breathe new life into product and retail competition .9 million up from $38.
During the transition period and the first quarter, Bakers
Footwear opened 7 new stores and remodeled 6 existing stores into its
new store format.

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com, publishes research
reports on a wide range of consumer industries.3% in the first
quarter. By the end of fiscal 2005, we plan to have
more than half of all Bakers stores operating in this new store
format. We
believe our current momentum, strong operating model and expansion
plans will lead to continued sales growth with increased
profitability, and more importantly, create enhanced value for our
shareholders . Bakers stores focus on women between the ages of
15 and 29.

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About Packaged Facts
Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.
Bakers previously disclosed that it had changed its fiscal year to
the standard retail calendar.

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After Fall in 2002 Footwear Market Climbs Steadily to 48.7 Billion by 2010

6% from
2005 to 2010. Net sales for the transition period
were $9.

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7 billion by 2010,
according to The U.com, a leading provider
of industry-specific market research reports.S.2% to $44.