Charming Shoppes, Inc. · Bensalem, PA United States ·(NASDAQ (GS): CHRS)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Charming Shoppes has got the women's plus-size market covered. The company runs some 2,300 stores (and related Web sites) nationwide at three apparel chains that cater to the amply proportioned: about 900 Fashion Bug stores that sell moderately priced apparel and accessories in girls, juniors, misses, and plus sizes; about 460 Catherines Plus Size stores; and 890 Lane Bryant and Lane Bryant Outlet stores. Across the US, Charming Shoppes serves low- to middle-income women and teens who follow fashion styles rather than set them. The company's purchase of Lane Bryant from Limited Brands in 2001 elevated Charming Shoppes to #1 in the plus-size market. It sold its Crosstown Traders catalog business in 2008. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Charming Shoppes, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NASDAQ (GS): CHRS Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $2,474.9 |
| 2009 Employees | 28,700 |
Charming Shoppes, Inc. Executives
55 executives listed for Charming Shoppes, Inc.'s Bensalem, PA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Alan Rosskamm | Network |
| President, CEO, and Director | James Fogarty | Network |
| EVP and COO; Interim President, Petite Sophisticate Outlet | Joseph Baron | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Personal income and fashion trends drive demand for clothing. The profitability of individual companies depends heavily on effective merchandising and marketing. Large companies can offer wide selections of clothing and have advantages in purchasing, distribution, and marketing. Small stores can compete by offering unique merchandise, targeting a specific demographic, providing superior customer service, or serving a local market. The industry is labor-intensive: annual revenue per worker is about $130,000. Competition for the clothing store industry includes department stores, discount stores, and Internet and catalog retailers. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Charming Shoppes, Inc. Competitors
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