CHRS-04.28.12_Q1-8K






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) June 1, 2012


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.)

3750 STATE ROAD, BENSALEM, PA
19,020
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (215) 245-9100

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:

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On June 1, 2012 we issued a press release reporting, among other things, our sales and operating results for the three month period ended April 28, 2012.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

In accordance with general instruction B.2 to Form 8-K, the information included in this Item 2.02, and the exhibits attached hereto, shall be deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” with the Securities and Exchange Commission for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated June 1, 2012
 
 






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:
June 1, 2012
/S/ ERIC M. SPECTER
 
 
Eric M. Specter
 
 
Executive Vice President
 
 
Chief Financial Officer






EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated June 1, 2012