form8kmarch152010.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) March 15, 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.)

450 WINKS LANE, BENSALEM, PA  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.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01.  Other Events.

On March 15, 2010 we issued a press release announcing the appointment of Frederick Lamster as Executive Vice President, Human Resources, effective immediately.  Mr. Lamster will serve as a member of our executive leadership team and will report to President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Fogarty. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.

 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Charming Shoppes, Inc. press release dated March 15, 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:  March 15, 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
Charming Shoppes, Inc. press release dated March 15, 2010.










































 
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