Verna K. Gibson

Caldor Corp. operates a leading upscale discount retail chain offering a diverse line of branded and private-label merchandise, including hardline products such as housewares, electronics, furniture and toys and softline products, apparel, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and domestics. The company operated 145 stores in nine East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states, including the key markets of Connecticut, New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson River Valley of New York State, northern New Jersey and the greater Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Its stores are located primarily in urban and suburban areas with high population densities.

Chico's FAS, Inc. engages in the retail of women's private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy apparel, intimates, and complementary accessories. It operates through the following segments: Chico's, White House Black Market, and Soma. The Chico's segment sells exclusively designed, private branded clothing focusing on women with moderate-to-high household income levels. The Soma segment sells exclusively designed, private branded lingerie, sleepwear, and loungewear products. The company was founded by Helene B. Gralnick and Marvin L. Gralnick in 1983 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, FL.

Petrie Retail, Inc. operates women's specialty retail stores. The private company is based in Secaucus, NJ.

White House/Black Market, Inc. operates retail stores for women clothing and accessories. Its products include tops, pants, skirts, denim, jackets, accessories and shoes. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Fort Myers, FL.

Retail Options, Inc. provides a range of services to retail businesses, including consulting, brand creation, licensing and marketing, public relations, channel development, and market research.

Limited Stores LLC designs and markets women's apparel. It offers garments that include shirts, tops, pants, denim, jackets, sweaters, skirts, dresses, and accessories. The company was founded by Leslie Herbert Lexner in 1963 and is headquartered in New Albany, OH.

Part of Chico's FAS, Inc., Soma Intimates LLC is a private company that offers a collection of women's lingerie, bras, panties, swimwear, sleepwear, and more. The company is based in Fort Myers, FL. Customers can shop for these products and receive free shipping if they are Love Soma Rewards members.