02282002 8K DOC

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 3, 2003


Gottschalks Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

1-09100
77-0159791
 (Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

7 River Park Place East
Fresno, California    93720
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)

(559) 434-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

UNITED STATES

Item 5. Other Events

Effective October 3, 2003, Mr. Michael Geele resigned from his position as the Company's Chief Financial Officer to pursue other opportunities. The Company has engaged Heidrick & Struggles to search for a replacement and anticipates announcing a replacement later this month. In the interim, Kevin Bradshaw, the Company's Vice President of Finance, will take over all related financial responsibilities.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Gottschalks Inc.
(Registrant)

   
October 6, 2003

By: /s/ James R. Famalette
James R. Famalette President and Chief Executive Officer