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) January 27, 2005
CHARMING SHOPPES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 000-07258 23-1721355
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
450 WINKS LANE, BENSALEM, PA 19020
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (215) 245-9100
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On January 27, 2005, the Company issued a press release providing a
sales and earnings outlook for the fiscal year ending January 28, 2006 and the
first quarter ending April 30, 2005. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99
to this Report. The internet web address ("URL") included in the press release
is an inactive textual reference only, and the information set forth therein is
expressly not incorporated by reference in this Report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
99 Charming Shoppes, Inc. press release dated January 27, 2005
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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.
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(Registrant)
Date: January 27, 2005
/S/ ERIC M. SPECTER
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Eric M. Specter
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99 Charming Shoppes, Inc. press release dated January 27, 2005