-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Lf8gzU5JOYrtZRH08OykFQ1LhHwQ69ZM4n3NKSWslHCtbiqzjbVqoRXjkQUOemPB 12oTdj48xkN/fRxQHSwIkQ== 0001157523-08-001049.txt : 20080207 0001157523-08-001049.hdr.sgml : 20080207 20080207101916 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-08-001049 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080207 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080207 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080207 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DILLARDS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000028917 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 710388071 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0203 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06140 FILM NUMBER: 08583406 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1600 CANTRELL RD CITY: LITTLE ROCK STATE: AR ZIP: 72201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5013765200 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: DILLARD DEPARTMENT STORES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a5604503.htm DILLARD'S, INC. 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 7, 2008

 

Dillard’s, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

1-6140

 

71-0388071

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1600 Cantrell Road

Little Rock, Arkansas

 

72201

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(501) 376-5200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 7, 2008, the registrant issued a press release announcing sales for the four, thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99  Press Release dated February 7, 2008


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.

 

 

DILLARD'S, INC.

 
 

DATED:

February 7, 2008

By:

/s/ James I. Freeman

Name:

James I. Freeman

Title:

Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

  Description
 
99

Press Release dated February 7, 2008

EX-99 2 a5604503ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99

Exhibit 99

Dillards, Inc. Reports January Sales Results

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (“Dillard’s” or the “Company”) today announced sales for the four, thirteen and fifty-two week period ended February 2, 2008 compared to the five, fourteen and fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2007 in accordance with the National Retail Federation fiscal reporting calendar. For comparability purposes, the percentage change and regional and merchandise performance information presented below are based upon comparison of the four, thirteen and fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2008 to the prior year corresponding periods ended January 27, 2007.

Sales for the four weeks ended February 2, 2008 were $435,253,000. Sales for the five weeks ended February 3, 2007 were $622,890,000. Sales for the four weeks ended February 2, 2008 compared to the four weeks ended January 27, 2007 declined 12% on both a total and comparable store basis. Dillard’s notes that the New Year’s Day shopping activity occurred in the December fiscal month this year and in the January fiscal month last year. Management estimates the unfavorable impact of this New Year’s Day-related calendar shift to be approximately 8% in both total and comparable stores for the four week period discussed.

Sales for the thirteen weeks ended February 2, 2008 were $2,161,839,000. Sales for the fourteen weeks ended February 3, 2007 were $2,396,697,000. Sales for the thirteen weeks ended February 2, 2008 compared to the thirteen weeks ended January 27, 2007 declined 5% on both a total and comparable store basis.

Sales for the fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2008 were $7,204,914,000. Sales for the fifty-three weeks ended February 3, 2007 were $7,635,273,000. Total sales declined 4% for the fifty-two weeks ended February 2, 2008 compared to the fifty-two weeks ended January 27, 2007. Sales in comparable stores for this fifty-two week period declined 5%.

During the four weeks ended February 2, 2008, sales in the Central region were slightly above the Company’s average sales performance trend for period. Sales were slightly below trend in the Eastern region and below trend in the Western region.

During the four weeks ended February 2, 2008, sales in cosmetics, although declined, were significantly above the Company’s average sales performance trend for the period. Sales in the home, furniture and other category were significantly below trend for the period.

Dillard’s, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest fashion apparel and home furnishing retailers.

The Company’s stores operate with one name, Dillard’s, and span 29 states. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection of merchandise, including products sourced and marketed under Dillard’s exclusive brand names.

CONTACT:
Dillard’s, Inc.
Julie J. Bull, 501-376-5965
Director of Investor Relations

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