Charming Shoppes is a retail company focusing on specialty apparel, e-commerce, and home decor. Founded in 1940, it operates primarily in the United States, catering to women's fashion through its well-known brands such as LANE BRYANT, CACIQUE, LANE BRYANT OUTLET, FASHION BUG, FASHION BUG PLUS, and CATHERINES PLUS SIZES. The company offers a wide array of products including plus-size, junior, and misses sportswear, dresses, coats, intimate apparel, accessories, and casual footwear. Additionally, Charming Shoppes runs FIGI'S Gallery which features home decor, bedding, housewares, jewelry, garden accents, apparel, collectibles, gifts, and more through its catalog and e-commerce website. As of June 12th, 2012, Charming Shoppes operates as a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group Inc., further solidifying its presence in the retail industry.
Headquartered in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and employing over 10,300 individuals across its 1,857 retail stores in 48 states, Charming Shoppes prides itself on being a great place to work. Under the leadership of CEO Anthony Romano, the company enjoys a competitive edge with an annual revenue of $2.0 billion.