UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): February 23, 2010
Gottschalks Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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7 River Park Place East
Fresno, California
93720
(559) 434-4800
Not Applicable
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (b) On February 23, 2010, Fred Ruiz resigned as a member of the Board of Directors of Gottschalks
Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately. The resignation of Mr. Ruiz is not the result of a disagreement with the
Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
SIGNATURES 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 thereunto duly authorized.
Gottschalks Inc. February 25, 2010 By: /s/ J. Gregory Ambro
(Registrant)
Name: J. Gregory Ambro
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer