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): February 11, 2013

GORDMANS STORES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-34842	26-3171987
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

12100 West Center Road

Omaha, Nebraska 68144

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(402) 691-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 11, 2013, Gordmans Stores, Inc. (the “Company”) named Michael S. Morand, 55, as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.

Mr. Morand has more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry. Mr. Morand joined the Company in 2007, most recently serving as the Company’s Executive Vice President of Planning, Allocation and Analysis since 2008. Prior to joining the Company in 2007, Mr. Morand held senior level positions in merchandising, strategic planning, allocation and marketing for several operating divisions of May Department Stores (now known as Macy’s).

There is no arrangement or understanding pursuant to which Mr. Morand was selected as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer and no family relationship exists between Mr. Morand and any director or executive officer of the Company. Since the beginning of the Company’s preceding fiscal year, there have been no related party transactions between the Company and Mr. Morand as described under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K and none have been proposed.

A copy of the Company’s press release, issued on February 11, 2013, announcing the appointment of Mr. Morand is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated February 11, 2013

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	GORDMANS STORES, INC.
Date: February 13, 2013	By:	/s/ Michael D. James
		Name:	Michael D. James
		Title:	Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Gordmans Names Michael Morand Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer

OMAHA, Neb. – February 11, 2013: Gordmans, Inc., a Nebraska-based apparel and home décor retailer, has named Michael Morand executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.

Mr. Morand has served as Gordmans’ executive vice president of planning, allocation and analysis since 2008. He has leveraged his broad merchandising, marketing and planning background to help facilitate the Company’s rapid expansion, which, together with his stewardship of rigorous receipt and inventory management disciplines, has contributed greatly to Gordmans’ growth in sales and profitability.

“Mike is an accomplished leader across multiple retail formats and organizations,” said Jeff Gordman, president and CEO. “His merchandising acumen, strategic planning proficiency and inventory management expertise make him the perfect choice to lead the combined merchandising and planning team, serving in a critical role necessary to achieve our strategic objectives and drive Gordmans’ continued expansion in both new and existing markets.”

Mr. Morand has more than 30 years of experience in the retail industry. Prior to joining Gordmans in 2007, he held senior level positions in merchandising, strategic planning, allocation and marketing for several operating divisions of May Department Stores (now known as Macy’s), including Robinsons-May, Famous Barr and Lord & Taylor. Among his contributions, Mr. Morand piloted many of the seasonal and in-season planning tools implemented by May. In addition, he served as a corporate vice president and collaborated with May’s CEO and store division presidents to build merchandise strategies that achieved sales growth and margin objectives.

Mr. Morand has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

ABOUT GORDMANS, INC.

Gordmans (NASDAQ: GMAN) features a large selection of the latest name brands, fashions and styles at up to 60 percent off department and specialty store prices every day. The wide range of merchandise includes apparel for all ages, accessories, footwear, home decor, gifts, designer fragrances, fashion jewelry, bedding and bath, accent furniture and toys. Founded in 1915, Gordmans operates 83 stores in 47 markets and 18 states. Gordmans is ranked No. 29 on the 2012 Forbes magazine list of America’s 100 best small-cap companies. For more information about Gordmans, visit gordmans.com. Follow Gordmans on Facebook and Twitter, @gordmans.