Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women’s specialty apparel stores. It markets women’s plus-size specialty apparel. The company operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The Retail Stores segment operates retail stores and store-related e-commerce websites that consist of three distinct core brands: Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherine’s Plus Sizes. The Direct-to-Consumer segment engages in sales of food and gifts through its FIGI’S catalog and website. Charming Shoppes was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.