Dillard’s Celebrates Long Standing Partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities®

Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE:DDS)("Dillard’s”) announced today that it will make a significant contribution of more than $1.4 million to local organizations of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). This donation was made possible through the sale of Dillard’s exclusive Southern Living Christmas Cookbook.

In 2009 Dillard’s offered a beautiful Southern Living Christmas Cookbook. This exclusive, 288 page hardbound cookbook is a go-to guide for the season with over 400 delicious recipes, plus menus and hundreds of inspiring photos. Profits from the sales will benefit local Ronald McDonald Houses operated by Ronald McDonald House Charities® in Dillard’s markets.

With this year’s contribution, Dillard’s has now donated over $5.9 million to Ronald McDonald Houses over the years. Denise Mahaffy, Vice President, said, "Partnering with Ronald McDonald House Charities gives all of us at Dillard’s an enormous sense of pride. We are honored to support the Ronald McDonald Houses in our communities.”

Marty Coyne, President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities, said, "We are so thankful to Dillard’s for their continued support of Ronald McDonald House Charities over the years. Our Ronald McDonald House® program helps children access the highest quality health care and ensures families can face the weight of an illness together. RMHC wouldn’t be opening its 300^th House this year if it weren’t for the generous support of corporate donors like Dillard’s.”

About Ronald McDonald House Charities

Ronald McDonald House Charities, a non-profit, 501 ©(3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. Families and children being cared for at seventy-three percent of the most prestigious children’s hospitals in the world benefit from one or more of the RMHC core programs. Its programs are grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where children need it most – right in their own communities. RMHC makes an immediate, positive impact on children’s lives through its global network of local Chapters in 52 countries and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House®, Ronald McDonald Family Room® and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®. RMHC and its global network of local Chapters have awarded more than $460 million in grants and program services to children’s programs around the world. These programs and grants provide a bridge to quality health care and allows families more time together helping in the healing process. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.

About Dillard’s

Dillard’s, Inc. ranks among the nation’s largest fashion apparel and home furnishings retailers with annual revenues exceeding $6.9 billion. The Company focuses on delivering maximum fashion and value to its shoppers by offering compelling apparel and home selections complemented by exceptional customer care. Dillard’s stores offer a broad selection of merchandise and feature products from both national and exclusive brand sources. The Company operates 313 Dillard’s locations spanning 29 states, all with one nameplate - Dillard’s. For more information, visit www.dillards.com or call 1-800-345-5273.