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Charming Charlie files for bankruptcy; some stores will close

The business is joining a list of retailers that will be shutting down some of its stores, including some locations in Texas.
Charming Charlie, Central Texas Marketplace location in Waco. Photo: Googlemaps Screengrab

HOUSTON -- Houston-based Charming Charlie filed for Chapter 11 in bankruptcy court Tuesday as the store carries out plans to close underperforming locations.

"Charming Charlie expects to operate the majority of its stores and its website as usual during the court-supervised process," stated a press release.

"During this holiday season, CharmingCharlie.com and hundreds of our stores across the country are open for business and serving customers," said Lana Krauter, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Charming Charlie. "The actions we are announcing today are intended to help ensure that the Company has adequate sources of financing and the right capital structure to support the business on an ongoing basis as we continue to implement our Back-to-Basics Strategy. We are confident that by reducing the size and scale of our business, we can focus on the core strengths that make the Company successful."

Related: Charming Charlie scaling back, Houston layoffs expected

The business is joining a list of retailers that will be shutting down some of its stores, including some locations in Texas. According to the previously reported plans, staff at the company’s Houston Corporate Support Center and Distribution Center will be reduced.

Charming Charlie sells fashion jewelry, handbags, apparel, gifts and beauty products. The company currently operates more than 375 stores in the United States and Canada.

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