Anthony Romano

Charming Shoppes, Inc., an apparel retailer, has reported that net income for the first quarter ended April 28, 2012 was $17.77 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to $26.04 million, or $0.22 per share, for the first quarter ended April 30, 2011. Net sales for the first quarter ended April 28, 2012 were $481.26 million, compared to $504.35 million for the first quarter ended April 30, 2011. Anthony Romano, president and CEO of Charming Shoppes, Inc. said, "We are pleased to have delivered our sixth consecutive quarter of improved year over year Adjusted EBITDA results, with an increase of

BENSALEM, Pa. — Charming Shoppes has announced that Jeffrey Liss has been promoted to SVP general manager of Charming Direct, the company's direct-to-consumer business. As general manager of Charming Direct, Liss will have full responsibility for the company's direct-to-consumer and e-commerce businesses, including the company's retail brands' related e-commerce businesses and Figi's, the company's food and gift business. Liss will also be responsible for the company's CRM and customer insights functions. He reports directly to Anthony Romano, president and CEO of Charming Shoppes Inc. Liss previously served as SVP and COO of Charming Direct, overseeing the finance, planning, operations,

Bensalem, Pa. -- Charming Shoppes said Thursday that its first-quarter net income more than quintupled, but its revenue was flat and the profit rise was driven largely by cost cutting. The CEO sounded a cautious tone for the future, saying the company needs to reignite store traffic and cope with rising cotton costs. The company, which operates Lane Bryant, Catherines and Fashion Bug stores, said its net income for February through April was $26 million, up from $3.9 million in the same period last year. CEO Anthony Romano credited "more fashionable" offerings and an increase in online sales. The