ABILENE, Kan., Sept. 9, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a release issued earlier today, the Dodge Journey referenced in the second paragraph is actually a 2009 model, not a 2007. The full release follows:
Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. (Nasdaq:DUCK) announced today that Jeaneane Fortune of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, won the drawing for a 2009 Dodge Journey in the company's 'Need a New Ride?' program that ran from July 29 to August 24, 2008.
"We are pleased to present this beautiful 2009 Dodge Journey to Ms. Fortune," said Jane Gilmartin, ALCO chief operating officer. "We thank Reebok, Dodge and the Green Ford dealership in Abilene and Clay Center, Kansas, for helping us make this give-away possible."
Following the drawing, the company also announced the following winners of $500 Gas Cards:
Veronica Morgan Littlefield, TX
Doris Glass Blountstown, FL
Kimberly Sutton Demotte, IN
Alicia Webb DeWitt, AR
Fred Gilkey Pawhuska, OK
Angela Schroer New Bremen, OH
Janice Dewey North Platte, NE
John Hudek Buena Vista, CO
Connie Rudolph Sisseton, SD
Rick Bettis Russellville, AR
"At a time when gas prices are taking a bigger bite out of family budgets across the country, we are happy to be able to provide these 10 winners with some relief when they fill their vehicle," Gilmartin said.
Registration forms for the 'Need a New Ride?' drawing were available in all 209 ALCO stores, and no purchase was necessary to enter. Sponsors of the 'Need a New Ride?' give-away were Reebok, Dodge and ALCO.
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. Its specialty is delivering those products with the friendly, personal service its customers have come to expect. With 258 stores across 22 states, Duckwall-ALCO Stores is proud to have continually provided excellent products at good value prices to its customers for 107 years. To learn more about Duckwall-ALCO Stores, Inc. visit www.ALCOstores.com.