8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWASHINGTON, D.C. 20549FORM 8-KCURRENT REPORT PURSUANTTO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THESECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  January 14, 2009

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)

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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

   On January 14, 2009, the company announced that it had made a donation to the Ronald McDonald House Charities following the completion of its holiday fundraiser.  A copy of the press release is attached.      

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

            99     Press Release dated January 14, 2009

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:	January 14, 2009	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 January 14, 2009

EX-99

Exhibit 99

Dillard’s Celebrates Long Standing Partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities^®

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 14, 2009--Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) announced today that it has made a significant contribution of over $700,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®). This donation was made possible through the sale of Dillard’s exclusive Southern Living Christmas Cookbook and charity wristbands with the words “KIDS MATTER: Ronald McDonald House Charities.”

Dillard’s credits the success of this campaign to their outstanding customers who generously supported this effort. Profits from the sale of both items will benefit local houses operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities® in Dillard’s markets.

With this year’s contribution, Dillard’s has donated over $4.5 million to Ronald McDonald Houses over the past 15 years. Denise Mahaffy, Vice President of Marketing for Dillard’s, said, “Partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities gives all of us at Dillard’s an enormous sense of pride. We are honored to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in our communities.”

Marty Coyne, Vice-President of Ronald McDonald House Charities, said, “We are so thankful to Dillard’s for being a great partner and for their continued support of Ronald McDonald House Charities over these many years.”

About Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, creates, funds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Its programs are grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where children need it most - right in their own communities. RMHC makes an immediate, positive impact on children's lives through its global network of local Chapters in nearly 50 countries and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. RMHC and its global network of local Chapters have awarded more than $440 million in grants and program services to children's programs around the world. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.

About Dillard’s

Dillard's, Inc. ranks among the nation's largest fashion apparel and home furnishings retailers with annual revenues exceeding $7.3 billion. The Company focuses on delivering maximum fashion and value to its shoppers by offering compelling apparel and home selections complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard's stores offer a broad selection of merchandise and feature products from both national and exclusive brand sources. The Company operates 324 Dillard's locations spanning 29 states, all with one nameplate - Dillard's. For more information, visit www.dillards.com or call 1-800-345-5273.

CONTACT:
Dillard's, Inc
Julie J. Bull, 501-376-5965