form8-ksep12010.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) September 1, 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.)

   
3750 STATE ROAD, BENSALEM, PA
19020
(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.)
 

 
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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On September 1, 2010 we issued a press release reporting, among other things, our sales and operating results for the three-month and six-month periods ended July 31, 2010.  The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

This press release contains, and our conference call may contain, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 concerning our operations, performance, and financial condition.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated.  Such risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to: the failure to realize the benefits from the sale of our credit card program to, and the operation of our credit card program by, our third-party provider; the impact of changes in laws and regulations governing credit cards could limit the availability of, or increase the cost of, credit to our customers; the failure to implement our business plan for increased profitability and growth in our retail stores segment, including store-related e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer segment; the failure to enhance our merchandise and marketing and accurately predict fashion trends, customer preferences and other fashion-related factors; the failure of growth in the women's plus apparel market; the failure to continue receiving financing at an affordable cost through the availability of credit we receive from our bankers, suppliers and their agents; the failure to effectively implement our store closing plans; the failure to continue receiving accurate and compliant e-commerce and third-party processing services; the failure to achieve improvement in our competitive position; the failure to maintain efficient and uninterrupted order-taking and fulfillment in our e-commerce and direct-to-consumer businesses; extreme or unseasonable weather conditions; economic downturns; escalation of energy and transportation costs; adverse changes in the costs or availability of fabrics and raw materials; a weakness in overall consumer demand; the failure to find suitable store locations; increases in wage rates; the ability to hire and train associates; trade and security restrictions and political or financial instability in countries where goods are manufactured; the failure of our vendors to deliver quality and timely shipments in compliance with applicable laws and regulations; the interruption of merchandise flow from our centralized distribution facilities and third-party distribution providers; inadequate systems capacity; inability to protect trademarks or other intellectual property; competitive pressures; and the adverse effects of natural disasters, war, acts of terrorism or threats of either, or other armed conflict, on the United States and international economies.  These, and other risks and uncertainties, are detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  We assume no duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

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 September 1, 2010.
   









 
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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:  September 1, 2010
/S/ ERIC M. SPECTER
 
Eric M. Specter
 
Executive Vice President
 
Chief Financial Officer
   






































 
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EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated September 1, 2010.
   









































 
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