Charming Shoppes is a leading multichannel specialty apparel retailer specializing primarily in women's plus-size apparel. We are the parent company of retail store brands—Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines Plus Sizes—and Petite Sophisticate, and Crosstown Traders, Inc., a direct marketer of women's apparel. Through our Lane Bryant brand, our retail stores have been in operation for more than 100 years.

Each of our brands enjoys a rich history, and our organization includes many capable operational units. In this section, each brand’s family tree and our key organizational units are highlighted.