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Charming Shoppes Incorporated - Comparative Business Analysis Snapshot
Business Description
Charming Shoppes Incorporated. The Group's principal activity is to operate a chain of retail specialty stores. Its operations consisted of three distinct core brands: LANE BRYANT(R), FASHION BUG(R), and CATHERINES PLUS SIZES(R). LANE BRYANT OUTLET(R) is the only national chain exclusively offering womens plus-size apparel in the outlet sales channel. FASHION BUG(R) stores specialize in selling plus-size and misses apparel in sizes 6, 30 serving womens lifestyle needs from casual to dressy, accessories, intimate apparel, and footwear. CATHERINES(R) offers classic apparel and accessories for wear-to-work and casual lifestyles. The Group operates in two segments: Retail Stores and Direct-to-Consumer. As of 31-Jan-2009, the Group's 2,301 retail stores are located in suburban areas and small towns. It operates in the United States.
Competitor Analysis
This analysis compares Charming Shoppes Incorporated with three other companies in closely related industry sectors.
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- Sales Analysis: Recent Sales, Sales Growth, Sales per Employee
- Recent Stock Performance
- Company Valuation Ratios: Price/Earnings, Price/Book Value
- Price/Sales and 52 Week Price change
- Dividend Analysis
- Profitability Analysis: Gross Profit Margin, EBITDA Margin
- Earnings Before Extraordinary Items
- Inventory Analysis
- Research and Development Expenses
- Financial Position: Long Term Debt/Equity, Days Accounts Receivable, Days Inventory
- R&D Expenses/Sales
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