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0000019353-10-000006.txt : 20100315 0000019353-10-000006.hdr.sgml : 20100315 20100315165332 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000019353-10-000006 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100315 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100315 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100315 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHARMING SHOPPES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000019353 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES [5621] IRS NUMBER: 231721355 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-07258 FILM NUMBER: 10682287 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 450 WINKS LANE CITY: BENSALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 BUSINESS PHONE: 2152459100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 450 WINKS LANE CITY: BENSALEM STATE: PA ZIP: 19020 8-K 1 form8kmarch152010.htm FORM 8-K MARCH 15, 2010 form8kmarch152010.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 15, 2010

CHARMING SHOPPES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

PENNSYLVANIA	000-07258	23-1721355
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

450 WINKS LANE, BENSALEM, PA 19020

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(215) 245-9100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

NOT APPLICABLE

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On March 15, 2010 we issued a press release announcing the appointment of Frederick Lamster as Executive Vice President, Human Resources, effective immediately. Mr. Lamster will serve as a member of our executive leadership team and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Fogarty. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Charming Shoppes, Inc. press release dated March 15, 2010.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CHARMING SHOPPES, INC.
	(Registrant)


Date: March 15, 2010	/S/ ERIC M. SPECTER
	Eric M. Specter
	Executive Vice President
	Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Charming Shoppes, Inc. press release dated March 15, 2010.

EX-99.1 2 exh991march152010.htm PRESS RELEASE MARCH 15, 2010 exh991march152010.htm

EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

CHARMING SHOPPES ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT

BENSALEM, Pa., March 15, 2010 -- Charming Shoppes, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHRS), a leading multi-brand apparel retailer specializing in women's plus apparel, today announced the appointment of Fredrick (“Fred”) Lamster as Executive Vice President, Human Resources, effective immediately. He will serve as a member of Charming Shoppes’ executive leadership team, and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Fogarty.

Lamster’s human resources career spans nearly 30 years. Most recently, he held the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Southpole, Inc. Between 2005 and 2007, he was Senior Vice President, Human Resources, for Aeropostale, Inc. Fred spent the majority of his human resources career as an executive with the Limited Stores, Cacique and the corporate divisions of Limited Brands, Inc. During his 13 years at Limited Brands, he held positions of increasing responsibility, and ultimately held the role of Executive Vice President, Human Resources, at the Limited Stores division.

Jim Fogarty, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “I would like to welcome Fred to Charming Shoppes. In my strategic plan, talent is fundamental and critical - from our product talent, to our stores talent, to our corporate talent. I searched very carefully for this position and am confident Fred brings a strong set of human resource skills and expertise to our organization. Most importantly, Fred brings great strength in the talent management arena and I look forward to working with Fred to continue to move Charming Shoppes forward, making Charming Shoppes both a high performing organization, and an organization of choice for both current and future associates.”

At January 30, 2010, Charming Shoppes, Inc. operated 2,121 retail stores in 48 states under the names LANE BRYANT®, LANE BRYANT OUTLET®, FASHION BUG®, FASHION BUG PLUS®, CACIQUE® and CATHERINES PLUS SIZES®. The Charming Shoppes family of brands offers the latest styles in apparel, intimates, accessories, and footwear for women of all sizes. The company also operates the Figi's® Gifts in Good Taste catalog, specializing in holiday fare, gift-giving convenience, and exclusive and personalized items. For more information about Charming Shoppes and its brands, please visit www.charmingshoppes.com, www.lanebryant.com, www.cacique.com, www.fashionbug.com, www.catherines.com, and www.figis.com.

CONTACT:	Gayle M. Coolick
	Vice President, Investor Relations
	215-638-6955