Dorrit J. Bern

Corporate Officer/Principal at Fashion Group International, Inc.

63 year

Retail Trade

Commercial Services

Distribution Services

Profile

Dorrit J.
Bern is a member of The Committee of 200 and Fashion Group International, Inc. She was the Chairman, President & CEO of Charming Shoppes, Inc. from 1995 to 2008.
She was also a Director at Brunswick Corp.
from 2000 to 2005 and at The Southern Co. from 1999 to 2008.
She served as an Independent Director at Seal123, Inc. from 2012 to 2014 and as a Director at OfficeMax LLC.
She was an Independent Trustee at Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust from 2009 to 2012.
She was a Group Vice President at Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1987 to 1995.
She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in 1972.
Currently, she holds positions at The Committee of 200 and Fashion Group International, Inc.

Dorrit J. Bern active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Fashion Group International, Inc. Fashion Group International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fashion Group International, Inc. provides educational programs on fashion trends. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.	Corporate Officer/Principal	02/07/2009
The Committee of 200 The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators.	Corporate Officer/Principal	02/07/2009

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Former positions of Dorrit J. Bern

Companies	Position	End
WET SEAL INC	Director/Board Member	07/04/2014
PENNSYLVANIA REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST	Director/Board Member	07/06/2012
OfficeMax LLC OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.	Director/Board Member	01/01/2011
SOUTHERN COMPANY	Director/Board Member	21/07/2008
Charming Shoppes, Inc. Charming Shoppes, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.	Chief Executive Officer	08/07/2008

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Training of Dorrit J. Bern

University of Washington

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Linked companies

Listed companies	2
SOUTHERN COMPANY	Utilities
BRUNSWICK CORPORATION	Producer Manufacturing

Private companies	9
Charming Shoppes, Inc. Charming Shoppes, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.	Retail Trade
National Retail Federation, Inc. National Retail Federation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Commercial Services
Fashion Bug Retail Cos. LLC Fashion Bug Retail Cos. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Fashion Bug Retail Cos. LLC operates women's apparel and accessories stores in forty-three states worldwide. It offers a wide selection of apparel including career, casual and eveningwear, as well as a collection of accessories, hosiery, intimate apparel and shoes. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.	Distribution Services
Sears, Roebuck & Co. Sears, Roebuck & Co. Department StoresRetail Trade Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.	Retail Trade
Fashion Group International, Inc. Fashion Group International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Fashion Group International, Inc. provides educational programs on fashion trends. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.	Commercial Services
The Committee of 200 The Committee of 200 Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators.	Commercial Services
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust engages in the ownership, management, leasing, acquisition, redevelopment, and disposition of shopping malls. The firm focuses on shopping malls located in the eastern half of the U.S. primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. Its property portfolio includes Cherry Hill Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, Mall at Prince Georges, and Springfield Town Center. The company was founded by Sylvan M. Cohen in 1960 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.	Finance
OfficeMax LLC OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.	Distribution Services
Seal123, Inc. Seal123, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Seal123, Inc. is a national multi-channel retailer selling fashion apparel and accessory items through its stores and e-commerce websites. The company operates through the following segments: Wet Seal and Arden B. The Wet Seal is a junior apparel brand for girls who seek fashion apparel and accessories at affordable prices, with a target customer age range of 13 to 23 years old. Wet Seal seeks to provide its customer base with a balance of trend right and fashion basic apparel and accessories that are budget-friendly. The Arden B is a fashion brand for the contemporary woman. It targets customers aged 24 to 34 years old and seeks to deliver differentiated contemporary fashion, dresses, sportswear separates and accessories for many occasions of the customers lifestyles. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA.	Retail Trade