Words from Dorrit J. Bern, Chairman and CEO of the Charming Shoppes, Inc., family of stores: Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines and Crosstown Traders.

Our CEO Dorrit Bern is passionate about issues pertaining to women and children. Each month in "Speaking Woman to Woman," you will be able to read information on topics about which Dorrit is concerned. Most importantly, "Speaking Woman to Woman" is a two-way street, and we invite your responses and thoughts via email.

Dorrit J. Bern
Chairman and CEO of
Charming Shoppes, Inc.

This month's message
As I was sitting in my doctor’s office recently, a thought crossed my mind: Marcus Welby, M.D., where did you go? For those of you who aren’t familiar with the good doctor, Marcus Welby was the main character in a television medical drama that ran from 1969 to 1976. He was known for his tireless devotion to his patients, kindly bedside manner and unparalleled skill to cure and counsel the sick....

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Ask Dorrit
What's on your mind? Every day, I hear from people all over the country who have a question or simply want to share their thoughts. Tell me what you think. I'll get back to you as soon as I possibly can.

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