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Dillard’s, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dillard’s, Inc. (NYSE: DDS) (the “Company” or “Dillard’s”) announced operating results for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025. This release contains certain forward-looking statements. Please refer to the Company’s cautionary statements included below under “Forward-Looking Information.” Dillard’s Chief Executive Officer William T. Dillard, II stated, “We turned in a relatively good first quarter in light of the prevailing economic uncertainty. We
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