1. smart looks, smart prices

2. State Number of Stores Elder-Beerman Department Stores Elder-Beerman DC Ohio 28 West Virginia 8 Indiana 10 Michigan 8 Wisconsin 5 Illinois 2 Kentucky 3 Pennsylvania 2 Total 66 The nation’s eighth-largest department store retail chain

3. Moderate, better, and private label fashions for the entire family Gifts Items for the home: linens, cookware, china and furniture What we sell:

4. Department Store Profile  Medium and smaller communities  Mall anchors and free- standing  Stores 55,000 to 200,000 square feet

5. We are opening new stores and renovating additional stores every year

6. career growth and advancement This translates into opportunities for

7. A retail career is exciting and diverse  Marketing products  Store operations  Financial responsibility  Community involvement  Managing People

8. Career Path

9. Executive Training Program An eight week program:  classroom instruction  hands-on experience Learn how we get the merchandise: from the vendors into the customers’ hands

10. Why Retail: »Fast Pace

11. Why Retail: Entrepreneurial Atmosphere

12. Why Retail: Manage and Develop a Team

13. Why Retail: Negotiator and Decision-maker for products purchased

14. Identifying Fashion Trends Why Retail:

15. Enticing the Customer Why Retail:

16. Ability to impact business results... IMMEDIATELY