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 When was Charming Shoppes incorporated?
Do any of your stores operate under the name Charming Shoppes?
Where is Charming Shoppes headquartered?
Where is Charming Shoppes' common stock traded?
When was Charming Shoppes' initial public offering?
How many stores does Charming Shoppes operate, and what is the total square footage?
How many associates does the Company employ?
What is Charming Shoppes' mission statement?
Where can I find one of your stores?
How do I contact customer service for one of your brands?
Does Charming Shoppes operate stores outside the United States?
What is Charming Shoppes' policy regarding franchising and wholesaling?
Do your brands sell merchandise online?
What is Charming Shoppes' credit rating?
Does Charming Shoppes have a policy about relationships with vendors?
When does the Company's fiscal year end?
Does the Company pay a dividend?
When does Charming Shoppes report its monthly and quarterly results?
How can I receive an annual report, 10-K, proxy statement or other financial information on Charming Shoppes?
When and where is Charming Shoppes' next annual shareholders' meeting?
Who is the Company's stock transfer agent?
Where can I find more information about Charming Shoppes common stock?
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When was Charming Shoppes incorporated?
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Charming Shoppes was incorporated on September 13, 1940. Click here for a complete history of the Company.
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Do any of your stores operate under the name Charming Shoppes?
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No. Our first stores were originally called Charm Shoppes, and the name was later changed to Charming Shoppes. In 1960, our stores began doing business as Fashion Bug. Today, Charming Shoppes operates retails stores under the brand names Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug Plus, Catherines Plus Sizes and Petite Sophisticate. Additionally, Charming Shoppes' Crosstown Traders operates apparel, accessories, footwear and gift catalogs, including the following titles: Old Pueblo Traders, Intimate Appeal, Coward Shoes, Bedford Fair Lifestyles, Bedford Fair Shoestyles, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, Monterey Bay Clothing Company, and Figi's.
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Where is Charming Shoppes headquartered?
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Our corporate headquarters are located at 450 Winks Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020. Our main telephone number is 215-245-9100.
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Where is Charming Shoppes' common stock traded?
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Charming Shoppes' common stock is traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market® under the symbol “CHRS”.
On July 1, 2006 NASDAQ listed Charming Shoppes in the new NASDAQ Global Select Market. The NASDAQ Global Select Market has the highest initial listing standards of any exchange in the world based on financial and liquidity requirements.
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When was Charming Shoppes' initial public offering?
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Charming Shoppes began trading publicly on July 28, 1971, on NASDAQ®.
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How many stores does Charming Shoppes operate, and what is the total square footage?
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Charming Shoppes operates 2,400 retail stores under the brand names Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Fashion Bug Plus, Catherines Plus Sizes and Petite Sophisticate.
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How many associates does the Company employ?
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Charming Shoppes employs approximately 30,000 full- and part-time employees. Click here to learn more about working at Charming Shoppes.
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What is Charming Shoppes' mission statement?
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It is our mission to be the company known for celebrating the lives and fashion image of women wearing plus-sizes.
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Where can I find one of your stores?
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Click here for information about our brands, or visit the Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines or
Petite Sophisticate Web site to find a store near you.
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How do I contact customer service for one of your brands?
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Click here to contact one of our brands, or visit the customer service page on the Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines or Petite Sophisticate Web site.
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Does Charming Shoppes operate stores outside the United States?
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Charming Shoppes does not operate any retail stores outside the continental United States. However, through lanebryant.com, our Lane Bryant brand sells merchandise to customers in Canada.
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What is Charming Shoppes' policy regarding franchising and wholesaling?
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Our stores are owned and operated by Charming Shoppes and are not franchised. The Company does not act as a wholesaler to other retailers.
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Do your brands sell merchandise online?
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Yes, Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherines Plus Sizes operate online businesses at lanebryant.com, fashionbug.com, catherines.com and petitesophisticate.com.
Additionally, merchandise can be purchased online through our Crosstown Traders catalog brands. Click here to view these catalogs.
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What is Charming Shoppes' credit rating?
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Please click here to review Charming Shoppes' credit ratings.
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Does Charming Shoppes have a policy about relationships with vendors?
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Yes. Click here to view our Vendor Policy Statement.
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When does the Company's fiscal year end?
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Charming Shoppes follows the standard fiscal year of the retail industry, which is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to January 31.
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Does the Company pay a dividend?
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Charming Shoppes does not currently pay a dividend.
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When does Charming Shoppes report its quarterly results?
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Please click here to view our Events Calendar for sales and earnings release dates.
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How can I receive an annual report, 10-K, proxy statement or other financial information on Charming Shoppes?
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Click here to view our financial statements and annual reports, or contact Investor Relations to request that copies be mailed to you.
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When and where is Charming Shoppes' next annual shareholders’ meeting?
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The 2008 Annual Shareholders' Meeting will be held on June 26, 2008.
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Who is the Company’s stock transfer agent?
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American Stock Transfer & Trust Company is Charming Shoppes’ transfer agent. They may be contacted at 800-937-5449, or you can obtain general shareholder information through their Web site at www.amstock.com.
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Where can I find more information about Charming Shoppes, common stock?
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A: Click here to view our Investor FAQs.
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