Exhibit 99


             Dillard's Brings the Best of Broadway to Benefit Ronald
                           McDonald House Charities(R)


     LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 2005--Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:
DDS) ("Dillard's") is again pleased to announce its commitment to Ronald
McDonald House Charities (RMHC(R)). Since 1994 Dillard's has supported RMHC with
a fundraiser designed to support its Ronald McDonald House(R) program, which
provides families with seriously ill children a home away from home while their
children are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
     This year debuts "This Christmas, Dillard's Brings you... Broadway," a CD
with 12 wonderful hits from some of Broadway's most popular shows. The songs
range from "Mama Mia!" from the hit show inspired by the music of ABBA, to the
joyous "Consider Yourself" from Oliver! The CD will be available for $7.00 in
all Dillard's stores as well as on line at www.Dillards.com. Dillard's will
donate the proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities to benefit Houses located
in Dillard's markets.
     Now in its 12th year of support, Dillard's has raised over $3.5 million to
benefit RMHC. "Ronald McDonald House Charities makes a profound, personal and
positive impact on the lives of children and their families. All of us at
Dillard's are honored to be able to aid them in this work," said Denise Mahaffy,
vice president of advertising for Dillard's.

     About Ronald McDonald House Charities

     RMHC, a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) corporation, creates, finds and supports
programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Its
programs are grassroots-driven to enable the Charity to offer help where
children need it most - right in their own communities. RMHC makes an immediate,
positive impact on children's lives through its global network of local Chapters
in 48 countries and its three core programs: the Ronald McDonald House(R),
Ronald McDonald Family Room(TM) and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile(TM). RMHC and
its global network of local Chapters have awarded more than $410 million in
grants and program services to children's programs around the world. For more
information, visit www.rmhc.org.

     About Dillard's

     Dillard's, Inc. ranks among the nation's largest fashion apparel and home
furnishings retailers. The Company comprises 329 stores spanning 29 states, all
operating with one name - Dillard's.


    CONTACT: Dillard's, Inc.
             Julie J. Bull, 501-376-5965
             or
             RMHC
             Lisa Gilbert, 630-623-3799