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September 23, 2008

Gordmans Celebrates Grand Opening of Rapid City, S. D., Store

Company Contributes $2,500 to Rapid City Public Schools

OMAHA, Neb. – Sept. 23, 2008: Gordmans, Inc., an Omaha-based apparel and home fashions retailer, will celebrate the grand opening weekend of its second South Dakota store, in Rapid City, starting Friday, Oct. 3. The 50,000-square-foot store opens Thursday at 1617 Eglin St. in the Rushmore 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’re looking forward to introducing Rapid City shoppers to our beautiful new store and to the latest name brand fashions, footwear, accessories, home decor and more.”

Like Gordmans’ other stores, the Rapid City 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 Rapid City Public Schools on Saturday, Oct. 4, 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 Rapid City store may participate in this event by purchasing “helping hands” for $1 each from Oct. 3 through Oct. 12. Every dollar raised will directly benefit Rapid City Public Schools. Since its involvement with Partners in Education, which began in 2000, Gordmans has contributed over $740,000 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 Rapid City Gordmans store has selected Grandview Elementary as its partner school.

With the opening of the Rapid City store and a store in Fort Wayne, Ind., also celebrating an October grand opening, Gordmans now operates 65 stores in 16 states.

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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 65 stores in 16 Midwestern and surrounding states. For more information about Gordmans, visit www.gordmans.com.

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