News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Bealls to support MANNA Food Charities   BRADENTON, Fla., November 3, 2008 - Bealls is following a long-standing tradition of giving back to communities in which they serve. On Saturday, November 8th at participating Pensacola area Bealls Department Stores, shoppers will have the opportunity to help Bealls raise money for MANNA Food Charities. Shoppers can donate $5 to the MANNA Food Charities by purchasing a shopping pass that will allow them to save 15% on all merchandise including sale and clearance on Saturday, November 8th. The pass discount is valid all day Saturday, November 8th. Passes may be purchased prior to Saturday, November 8th at local Pensacola area Bealls Department Stores. Participating Pensacola area stores include Pensacola, Milton and Tiger Point. Addresses for these locations are available on BeallsFlorida.com. MANNA, a private, not-for-profit corporation, is dedicated to alleviating hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. MANNA was established in 1982 and was designated to be the primary agency within the community to receive and store non-perishable food donated from the community, and to redistribute the food to those from the community who have a legitimate, verifiable need. In giving of their time, talents and financial resources, MANNA believes that every person has a right to live free and to be treated with respect and dignity. MANNA does not discriminate among persons. Bealls strongly encourages the community to get involved and support the MANNA Food Charities' effort to help others have a wonderful holiday season. Bealls Department Stores is a division of Bealls, Inc. The Bradenton, Florida-based company, privately held since its opening in 1915, now operates more than 500 stores in 13 states under the names Bealls, Bealls Outlet, Burke's Outlet, Bealls Clearance Stores & Bealls Home Accents. 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