Charming Shoppes Inc will host its second quarter fiscal year 2006 earnings conference call today at 9:15 am Eastern time. To listen to the conference call, please dial 1-866-238-0638 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled event. The conference call will also be simulcast at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=106124&p=irol-audioArchives. The general public is invited to listen to the conference call via the webcast or the dial-in telephone number.
This press release, a transcript of prepared conference call remarks, and certain other financial and statistical information will be available, prior to today's conference call, on the Company's corporate website,
at http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=106124&p=irol-audioArchives.
The conference call will be recorded on behalf of Charming Shoppes Inc and consists of copyrighted material. It may not be re-recorded, reproduced, transmitted or rebroadcast, in whole or in part, without the Company's express written permission. Accessing this call or the rebroadcast represents consent to these terms and conditions. Participation in this call serves as consent to having any comments or statements made appear on any transcript, broadcast or rebroadcast of this call.
Bensalem based Apparel retailer Charming Shoppes Inc operates 2,236 retail stores in 48 states under the names LANE BRYANT, FASHION BUG, FASHION BUG PLUS, and CATHERINES PLUS SIZES. It offers women's plus-size apparel.
Additionally, the following apparel, accessories, footwear and gift catalogs are operated by Charming Shoppes' Crosstown Traders: Old Pueblo Traders, Bedford Fair, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, Regalia, Intimate Appeal, Monterey Bay Clothing Company, Coward Shoe and Figi's. During the twenty-six weeks ended July 30, 2005 the Company opened 25, relocated 35, and closed 10 retail stores.