DFS Discover Financial Services

Department 56 (NYSE:DFS) intends to release its third quarter 2005 financial results after market close on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. In conjunction with this release, management of Department 56 will host a conference call to review the financial results on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. ET. The call will be led by Susan Engel, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, and will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet at www.fulldisclosure.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the fulldisclosure.com web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the starting time to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to participate during the live Webcast, a replay of the call will be available at www.fulldisclosure.com following the completion of the call. Department 56, Inc. is a leading collectible and giftware company that recognizes the importance of celebrating life's extraordinary moments - holidays, special days, and every day. Best known for its lighted Village buildings, Snowbabies(TM) figurines and extensive holiday and special occasion product lines, the Company designs and develops festive giftware with the highest principles of quality and creativity. Its products are sold primarily through gift, specialty and department store retailers in the United States and Canada, Company-operated retail stores, direct mail catalog companies and international distributors. Through its Time to Celebrate(TM) division, the Company sells holiday and seasonal giftware assortments direct to consumers at home shows.