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Business Description
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is an operator of stores selling predominantly better quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings typically found in better department stores. As of May 3, 2002, the Company operated 407 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in 44 states and one territory. Domestics merchandise includes bed linens and related items, bath items and kitchen textiles. Home Furnishings include kitchen and tabletop items, fine tabletop and giftware, basic housewares and general home furnishings.

Financial Information
Bed Bath and Beyond, Inc. is a nationwide chain of superstores selling better-quality domestics merchandise and home furnishings. As of 5/02, the Co. operates 407 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico. For the 26 weeks ended 8/31/02, net sales rose 30% to $1.68 billion. Net income rose 45% to $121.8 million. Revenues reflect increased comparable store sales and the addition of new stores. Net income also benefitted from an improved operating margin.