News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Port Salerno Bealls store is growing with the community. Bealls to unveil the newly expanded store with a Grand Opening Celebration!   BRADENTON, Fla., September 16, 2008 - Bealls Department Stores is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the newly expanded Port Salerno Bealls store, which will officially open its doors on Friday, October 10th, 2008. The Port Salerno Bealls has received a 15,000 square foot addition, as well as a complete remodel of the existing store area. The new store design will make shopping easier and more enjoyable, while the added floor space provides room for a larger selection of the brands and fashion customers want from Bealls. "We are excited to unveil the new additions and renovations of our store to the Port Salerno community. Improving our customers' shopping experience is very important to us," said Gwen Bennett, Bealls Vice President Advertising and eCommerce. The Grand Opening celebration kicks off at 9am on Friday, October 10th, with Grand Opening sale specials throughout the store. The Port Salerno Bealls is located in Cove Center at 5803 Southeast Federal Highway in Stuart, Florida. Beall's Department Stores is a division of Bealls, Inc. The Bradenton, Florida-based company, privately held since its opening in 1914, now operates more than 500 stores in 13 states under the names Bealls, Bealls Outlet, Burke's Outlet, Bealls Clearance Stores. To learn more about Bealls, or to shop online, visit BeallsFlorida.com. Contacts: Gwen Bennett VP-Advertising & eCommerce Bealls Department Stores, Inc. 941-744-4265 Karen Filips Director Promotions & Production Bealls Department Stores, Inc. 941-744-4262   1806 38th Avenue East · Bradenton, FL 34208 · www.BeallsFlorida.com Bealls stores are operated by Beall's Department Stores, Inc. and by Beall's West Gate Corporation