Power of Attorney for Citi Trends Inc. Officer

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Lovesh Kumar Puri, an officer of Citi Trends Inc., to Heather Plutino and Trevor Thompson. The authorization allows the appointees to execute and file Forms 3, 4, and 5 on behalf of Mr. Puri, as required by Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes managing EDGAR account access and making necessary filings with the SEC and other relevant authorities. The Power of Attorney remains effective until Mr. Puri is no longer obligated to file these forms, or until it is revoked in writing. This document also revokes any previously executed powers of attorney for similar purposes.