Gottschalks Inc. is a regional department and specialty store chain based in Fresno, California. The Company currently operates 71 full-line "Gottschalks" department stores which offer moderate to better brand-name merchandise and are located in California, Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Nevada. The Company also operates 13 "Village East" and "Gottschalks" specialty apparel stores, which carry a more limited selection of merchandise. Gottschalks' dedication to customer service and quality merchandise has made it one of the most popular regional retail establishments in the Western U.S.