In the US, same-store sale rose 8% year over year during the period, which ended Oct. 31. Sales increased in various markets across the country, and the New York City flagship store posted a 25% gain, due to transactions with local customers and foreign tourist. The only stores to post a drop in sales in this division were in Hawaii and Guam.

Internationally, same-store sales increased 10%, including a 29% boom in the Asia-Pacific region and a 14% jump in Europe. Japan was the only non-US country that experienced a decline, falling 1%.

Overall, the company's sales were up 18% during the quarter, hitting $627.3 million. Net earnings rose 208%, to $100.4 million, due to the sale-leaseback of its Tokyo flagship store and overall operating results.

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