EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by
reference in the Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (No. 1-09100) of Gottschalks Inc. of
our report dated June 6, 2000, with respect to
the financial statements and schedule of the
Gottschalks Inc. Retirement Savings Plan
included in this Annual Report Form 11-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999.
By /s/Mohler, Nixon & Williams
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MOHLER, NIXON & WILLIAMS
Accountancy Corporation
Campbell, California
June 27, 2000
