8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 28, 2007

Citi Trends, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-51315	52-2150697
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

102 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia	31401
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (912) 236-1561

Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On November 28, 2007, Brian Carney was elected by the Board of Directors of Citi Trends, Inc. (the “Company”) to serve as a Class II director.  Mr. Carney’s appointment fills a vacancy on the Board, bringing the total number of directors to five and the independent directors to four.  Mr. Carney will serve on the audit, compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees of the Board.  Mr. Carney will receive the same compensation as the other non-management directors receive, as described in the Company’s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2007.

Mr. Carney was granted an award of 414 shares of restricted stock under the Company’s 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan.  The restricted stock vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to earlier vesting upon a change in control of the Company.

On November 30, 2007, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Carney’s election to the Board, which press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 30, 2007

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	CITI TRENDS, INC.
Date: December 3, 2007
	By:	/s/ Bruce D. Smith
		Name:	Bruce D. Smith
		Title:	Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated November 30, 2007

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

CITI TRENDS, INC. ADDS BRIAN CARNEY TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SAVANNAH, GA (November 30, 2007) — Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN) today announced that Brian P. Carney has joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.  With his appointment, the Board now consists of five directors, four of whom are independent directors.  Mr. Carney will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.

A 25-year retail and public company veteran, Mr. Carney currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BI-LO, LLC, a position he has held since 2005.  His extensive finance career includes serving for 8 years as Chief Financial Officer for Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., as well as more than 8 years with Revco, where he served as Senior Vice President of Finance for the Company. Mr. Carney began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co. in 1982 and he is a CPA and a member of the AICPA and South Carolina Society of CPA’s.

Ed Anderson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Citi Trends, noted, “We are pleased to add Brian to the Board of Directors. As a highly successful chief financial officer, he is well-versed not only in all areas of finance but also in strategic planning, real estate and retail supply chain operations. His experience in fast-growth retail environments was also very attractive to us and should help guide the Company as we execute our growth plans.”

About Citi Trends

Citi Trends, Inc. is a value-priced retailer of urban fashion apparel and accessories for the entire family.  The Company currently operates 319 stores located in 20 states in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions and the state of Texas.  Citi Trends’ website address is www.cititrends.com.  CTRN-E

Contact:	Bruce Smith	Ed Anderson
	Citi Trends, Inc.	Citi Trends, Inc.
	Chief Financial Officer	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
	(912) 443-2075	(912) 443-3705

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