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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 28, 1998
PROFFITT'S, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 1-13113 62-0331040
(State of incorporation) (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
750 Lakeshore Parkway
Birmingham, Alabama 35211
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (205) 940-4000
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Item 5. Other Events
Proffitt's, Inc. (the "Company") combined its business with
Carson Pirie Scott & Co. ("Carson's") on January 31, 1998,
immediately before the Company's fiscal year end. The transaction
was accounted for as a pooling of interests. The current year
numbers below reflect the business combination.
Four Weeks Ended
February 28, 1998
(in thousands)
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 227,138
Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ (2,992)
For the month, total net sales increased 8% over the prior
year Comparable store sales increased 7% over last year.
The above information is being released in order to comply
with provisions of the Company's Agreement and Plan of Merger with
Carson's.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
PROFFITT'S, INC.
Date: April 10, 1998
By: /s/ Douglas E. Coltharp
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Douglas E. Coltharp
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
