Charming Shoppes' D J Bern honored with GPCC'06 Paradigm Award
06 Dec '05
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This catalog acquisition was a major step in the company's long-term growth strategy. These acquisitions have successfully positioned Charming Shoppes to become a true multi-channel retailer and lifestyle brand for women.
Her tremendous success has resulted in Ms. Bern's growing commitment to community service. Charming Shoppes' "Voices" campaign highlights the leadership of women in grassroots causes across the nation.
Bern is committed to owning her customers' heart, her home and her every experience. Through her "Speaking Woman to Woman" initiative, she addresses issues facing women, such as domestic abuse, and has single handedly touched the hearts and souls of millions of women throughout the country. Through this personal connection, Ms. Bern recognized the great need for plus size women to see positive images of themselves and, in 2004, she launched figure magazine - creating a home for millions of plus size women.
Charming Shoppes Inc operates 2,235 retail stores in 48 states under the names LANE BRYANT, FASHION BUG, FASHION BUG PLUS, and CATHERINES PLUS SIZES.
Additionally, the Company's Crosstown Traders division operates the following apparel, accessories, footwear and gift catalogs: Old Pueblo Traders, Bedford Fair, Willow Ridge, Lew Magram, Brownstone Studio, Regalia, Intimate Appeal, Monterey Bay Clothing Company, Coward Shoe and Figi's.