News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Bealls to support Mason Dixon's Christmas Wish Fund, Inc.   BRADENTON, Fla., November 3, 2008 - Bealls is following a long-standing tradition of giving back to the communities in which they serve. On Saturday, November 8th at participating Tampa Bay area Bealls Department Stores, shoppers will have the opportunity to help Bealls raise money for Mason Dixon's Christmas Wish Fund, Inc. Shoppers can donate $5 to the Christmas Wish Fund, Inc. by purchasing a shopping pass that will allow them to save 15% on all merchandise including sale and clearance. Private shopping will be available for pass holders only from 8am-9am on Saturday. The pass discount is valid all day Saturday, November 8th. Passes may be purchased prior to Saturday, November 8th at local Tampa Bay area Bealls Department Stores. Participating Tampa Bay area stores include Bradenton, Brandon, Hudson, Lakeland, Largo, New Port Richey, Oldsmar, Plant City, Seminole, Spring Hill, Sarasota, St. Pete, Sun City, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, Winter Haven and Zephyrhills. Addresses for these locations are available on BeallsFlorida.com. Mason, a Tampa Bay Disc Jockey at Q105, has worked his Christmas wish magic for over 10 years. His charity, which is completely volunteer based, grants Christmas wishes to families in the Tampa Bay area who have fallen on hard times and would not have a traditional Christmas if not for the help of the community. For more information about the Christmas Wish Fund, Inc. please visit MasonDixonChristmasWishFund.com. Bealls strongly encourages the community to get involved and support the Christmas Wish Fund's 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