SAN FRANCISCO -- November 17, 2004 -- Wibbles LLC announced today that Club Libby Lu is launching their new toy Wibbles(TM) with promotions and prime end-cap space anticipating that Wibbles(TM) will be one of the hot toys this holiday season.

Wibbles(TM) are micro sized plush toys specifically designed to encourage sharing and trading. With attachable clips, Wibbles(TM) can be connected endlessly and used as a fashion accessory or portable toy. Wibbles(TM) are brand new and make their debut in select retailers this fall.

Club Libby Lu, part of Saks Incorporated (NYSE:SKS), has sixty locations in twenty-five states. More than just a store it's a club that gives its members special privileges: a place to hang out, interact and explore their imagination all while being treated like a princess. Wibbles(TM) will be available mid-November in all Club Libby Lu stores.

"Club Libby Lu is a favorite with 'tween girls. Wibbles(TM) were designed with 'tweens in mind. We are so pleased to have created a partnership with Club Libby Lu to bring this exciting new product to market. This is clearly a perfect place for Wibbles(TM) because they are all about friendships and fashion," said Wibbles(TM) Founder and CEO, Heidi Jacquin.

Wibbles(TM) have a suggested retail price of $9.99, which includes two identical Wibbles(TM) two plastic collector cards and two clips. Additional information about Wibbles(TM) is available at http://www.originalwibbles.com.

Club Libby Lu's parent company, Saks Department Store Group (SDSG) operates 241 department stores under the names of Parisian, Proffitt's, McRae's, Younkers, Herberger's, Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner's, Boston Store and the Club Libby Lu specialty stores. The Company also operates Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE) which consists of 64 Saks Fifth Avenue stores and 53 Saks Off 5th stores.