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): August 13, 1997
SHOPKO STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 1-10876 41-0985054
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
700 Pilgrim Way
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(920) 497-2211
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On August 13, 1997, the Board of Directors of
ShopKo Stores, Inc. ("ShopKo") approved a change in
ShopKo's fiscal year. ShopKo's fiscal year will now
end on the Saturday closest to the end of January,
commencing with the fiscal year ending January 31,
1998. This change will conform ShopKo's fiscal year to
the National Retail Federation Retail Calendar. The
transition period will be reported 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.
Dated: August 19, 1997 SHOPKO STORES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard D. Schepp
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Richard D. Schepp,
Vice President Legal Affairs
