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) March 8, 2005
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Retail Ventures, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-10767 20-0090238
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3241 Westerville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(614) 471-4722
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On March 8, 2005, Retail Ventures, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
theft of credit card and other purchase information from a portion of DSW Shoe
Warehouse ("DSW") customers. DSW is a subsidiary of the Company. A copy of the
press release making this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and
incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated March 8, 2005
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
RETAIL VENTURES, INC.
By: /s/ James A. McGrady
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James A. McGrady
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary
Date: March 8, 2005
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