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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): June 10, 1998
VALUE CITY DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OHIO
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-10767 NO. 31-1322832
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
3241 WESTERVILLE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43224
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 471-4722
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On June 10, 1998, Value City Department Stores, Inc. determined to
change its fiscal year from a 52/53 week year that ends on the Saturday nearest
to July 31 to a 52/53 week year that ends on the Saturday nearest to January 31.
This change is being made to reflect the reporting period common to most
retailers. The financial report covering the transition period from August 2,
1998 to January 30, 1999, will be filed on Form 10-K.
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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.
VALUE CITY DEPARTMENT STORES, INC.
(Registrant)
By /s/ Robert M. Wysinski
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Robert M. Wysinski, Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
And Secretary *
Date: June 24, 1998
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* Mr. Wysinski is the principal financial officer and has been duly
authorized to sign on behalf of the registrant.
