Kirkland's (KIRK) CEO Alderson to Take Temporary Medical Leave

Robert E. Alderson, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer of Kirkland's (Nasdaq: KIRK), will take a temporary medical leave of absence, effective November 26, 2012. Mike Madden, the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume the additional responsibilities of acting President and Chief Executive Officer in Mr. Alderson's absence. The Company fully expects Mr. Alderson to resume his duties as President and Chief Executive Officer after an approximate 6- to 8-week recovery period from a non-emergency medical procedure.

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