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Press Release

September 27, 2009

Gordmans Celebrates Grand Opening of Second Arkansas Store

OMAHA, Neb. – Sept. 22, 2009: Gordmans, Inc., an Omaha-based apparel and home fashions retailer is continuing to expand and will celebrate the grand opening weekend of its second Arkansas store, in Little Rock, starting Friday, Sept. 25. The 50,000-square-foot store opened Thursday, Sept. 17, at 2616 S. Shackleford Rd. in the Shackleford Crossing Shopping Center.

“Our mission is to delight our guests with big savings, big selection, and fun, friendly associates,” Jeff Gordman, president and CEO, said. “We believe our core business proposition of offering a typical savings of up to 60% off department store prices everyday is what allows our continued expansion despite the difficult retail climate where other stores may close. The savvy consumer is looking for ways to save money more than ever right now, and offering such incredible deals on name brand fashions and home decor really seems to resonate with our guests.”

Like Gordmans’ other stores, the Little Rock store’s open and contemporary design is further enhanced by a children’s theater and sports-themed television viewing area.

Gordmans will present a $2,500 check to the Pulaski County Special School District on Friday, Sept. 25, to launch Partners in Education fundraising events in conjunction with the weekend’s grand opening festivities. Partners in Education is a community-school partnership program that provides a vehicle for businesses, government agencies, civic groups and faith organizations to make additional educational resources available to local public school systems. Gordmans customers at the new Little Rock store may participate in this event by purchasing “helping hands” for $1 each from Thursday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 4. Every dollar raised will directly benefit the Pulaski County Special School District. Since its involvement with Partners in Education, which began in 2000, Gordmans has contributed over $800,000 to this cause in 16 states throughout the country.

“Partners in Education gives Gordmans and our guests a means to make a difference in the lives of schoolchildren in the communities served by our stores,” Gordman said. “The collaboration also provides a great volunteer opportunity for our associates.”

The new Little Rock Gordmans store has selected Daisy Bates Elementary as its partner school.

With the opening of the Little Rock store, Gordmans now operates 66 stores in 16 states.

Gordmans' Mission Statement Rap

When Jeff Gordman arrived for the Little Rock, AR Grand Opening, the associates surprised him with this rendition of the mission statement.

OUR MISSION:
We will delight our guests with big savings, big selection and fun, friendly associates!

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ABOUT GORDMANS, INC.
Gordmans features a large selection of the latest styles and name brands 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 fashions, gifts, designer fragrances, fashion jewelry, bedding and bath, accent furniture and toys. Founded in 1915, Gordmans operates 66 stores in 16 Midwestern and surrounding states. For more information about Gordmans, visit www.gordmans.com.

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Gordmans

Email:

gordmans@gordmans.com

Phone:

402-691-4000

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