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): July 1, 2002 Charming Shoppes, Inc. ---------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Pennsylvania ------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 000-07258 23-1721355 ------------- ---------- (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 450 Winks Lane, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 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) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On July 1, 2002, Charming Shoppes, Inc. announced that it has completed the redemption of its 7.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes due July 15, 2006. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated in this report by reference. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated July 1, 2002 SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. July 3, 2002 CHARMING SHOPPES, INC. By: /s/ Eric M. Specter -------------------------------- Eric M. Specter Executive Vice President EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release dated July 1, 2002