ABILENE, Kan., Feb. 6, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:DUCK) recently approved the Company's Fiscal 2008 Operating Plan along with its Fiscal 2008 Capital Expenditure Plan. The Company released the financial details on these plans February 6, 2007 in a Form 8-K filing.
Total capital expenditures in Fiscal 2008 are planned at $13.0 million. Details of the expenditures are outlined in the Form 8-K filing and will be addressed during an investor conference call on February 9, 2007.
Investor Conference Call
The Company will host an investor conference call at 3:00 p.m. eastern time on February 9, 2007 to discuss its Fiscal 2008 Operating Plan and Capital Expenditure Plan. The dial-in number for the conference call is 800-811-0667 (international/local participants dial 913-981-4901), and the Confirmation Code is 4063091. Parties interested in participating in the conference call should dial in approximately five minutes prior to 3:00 p.m. eastern time. A replay of the call will be available two hours after the call through February 23, 2007 by dialing 888-203-1112 or for international/local callers by dialing 719-457-0820. The Replay Passcode is 4063091.
About Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc.
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. is a regional retailer that specializes in meeting the needs of smaller, underserved communities throughout the central United States. The Company offers an exceptional selection of fashionable merchandise, quality products and recognized brand names at reasonable prices. Our specialty is delivering those products with the friendly, personal service our customers have come to expect. With 256 stores across 21 states, we are proud to have continually provided excellent products at good value prices to our customers for 106 years. To learn more about Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. visit our website at www.ALCOstores.com.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as referenced in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 ("the Act"). Any forward-looking statements are made by the Company in good faith, pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Act. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and projections regarding economic conditions, retail industry environments and Company performance. Factors, which could significantly change results, include but are not limited to: sales performance, expense levels, competitive activity, interest rates, changes in the Company's financial condition and factors affecting the retail category in general. Additional information regarding these and other factors may be included in the Company's quarterly 10-Q filings and other public documents, copies of which are available from the Company on request.