
	Dillard&#39;s, Inc. (Dillard&#39;s) is a fashion apparel, cosmetics and home furnishing retailer. The Company operates in two segments: the operation of retail department stores and a general contracting construction company. Its retail operations segment include cosmetics, ladies&#39; apparel and accessories, juniors&#39; and children&#39;s apparel, men&#39;s apparel and accessories, shoes and home and furniture. As of January 28, 2012, it operated 304 Dillard&#39;s stores, including 16 clearance centers, and an Internet store offering a selection of merchandise including fashion apparel for women, men and children, accessories, cosmetics, home furnishings and other consumer goods. The Company also operates a general contracting construction company, CDI Contractors, LLC and CDI Contractors, Inc. (CDI), whose business includes constructing and remodeling stores for the Company.
