8-K

UNITED STATES  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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): December 15, 2009
Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant As Specified In Charter)
Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	333-137917 (Commission File Number)	20-4663833 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1830 Route 130 North Burlington, New Jersey 08016 (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(609) 387-7800 (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))

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SIGNATURE

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

Effective as of December 15, 2009, the board of directors of each of Burlington Coat Factory Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), Burlington Coat Factory Investments Holdings, Inc. (“Investments”) and Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse Corporation (“BCFWC” and, collectively with Investments, the “Company”) increased the number of directors serving on each respective board from five to six and elected Jay Margolis to each such board to fill each newly created directorship.  Mr. Margolis has not yet been appointed to any committee of the board of directors of BCFWC, Holdings or Investments.

Mr. Margolis will receive the following compensation for his services as a director of BCFWC, Holdings and Investments: (i) a cash payment in the aggregate amount of $30,000 as compensation for each year of such services, payable in equal quarterly installments, (ii) options to purchase 2,000 units of the securities of Holdings pursuant to the Holdings’ 2006 Management Incentive Plan (as more fully described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 30, 2009), and (iii) reimbursement for all reasonable expenses incurred by him in connection with such services.

The public announcement regarding Mr. Margolis’ election was made by means of a press release, the text of which is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Item 9.01             Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibit No.          Description

99.1                      Press Release dated December 17, 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.

BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS, INC.

/s/    Paul C. Tang

Paul C. Tang

Executive Vice President

Date: December 17, 2009

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.                                       Description

99.1 Press Release dated December 17, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Margolis Joins Burlington Coat Factory Board of Directors

Seasoned Retail Executive Brings Over 30 years of Industry Experience

BURLINGTON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Burlington Coat Factory, a nationally recognized retailer of high-quality, branded apparel at every day low prices, today announced the appointment of Jay Margolis to the company’s Board of Directors effective December 15, 2009. Margolis most recently served as CEO of Limited Corporation where he oversaw operations of Limited Brands’ Apparel Division (Express and Limited Stores) and was responsible for revamping the product line as well as operations.

Margolis, age 60, is a highly experienced executive with over 30 years of experience, having served as President or Chief Executive Officer of seven retail apparel corporations. Prior to Limited Corporation, Margolis served as President, Chief Operating Officer & Director of Reebok International Ltd. and as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board of Esprit de Corporation, USA where he led growth strategies. He also held senior executive positions at Tommy Hilfiger Inc., Liz Claiborne Inc., Cluett Peabody, Inc., Ron Chereskin Menswear and Bidermann Industries.

“I am honored to join the Board of Burlington Coat Factory, and excited to offer my retail and branded merchandise experience to help the management team seize the many opportunities that lie ahead,” said Margolis. “I look forward to working with Tom Kingsbury and my fellow board members to achieve the Company’s long term potential.”

“We are delighted to welcome Jay Margolis, with his industry tenure and extensive branded retail experience, to our Board of Directors,” said Tom Kingsbury, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Jay’s experience as a retail executive makes him an invaluable advisor as we execute our growth plans.”

Margolis currently serves on the Board of Directors of Boston Beer Company, Godiva Chocolatier, Inc. and MacGregor Golf Company. He earned his B.A. degree from Queens College, part of The City University of New York.

About Burlington Coat Factory

Burlington Coat Factory, the retail authority on coats, offers a broad selection of branded quality merchandise at everyday low prices across many product categories including ladies’ sportswear, menswear, family footwear, children’s clothing, baby furniture and accessories, home décor and gifts, along with the largest selection of coats for the entire family in the nation. The updated Burlington Coat Factory, founded in 1972, has expanded from a single store selling coats to a multi-department retail chain with 442 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico, predominantly under the name “Burlington Coat Factory.” For more information about Burlington Coat Factory, visit our website at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.

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