-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, VLLOL62uaZ53O9hkckq1ZKJUw0AYEEiKOCxOPITtXAfQ7CZf0gCqaudnkV0VDNfx ClvEThfwclV9AwtJFzLOiA== 0001104659-07-048268.txt : 20070618 0001104659-07-048268.hdr.sgml : 20070618 20070618145342 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-07-048268 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070618 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070618 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070618 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000883943 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-WOMEN'S CLOTHING STORES [5621] IRS NUMBER: 061195422 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0225 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31390 FILM NUMBER: 07925478 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2400 XENIUM LANE NORTH CITY: PLYMOUTH STATE: MN ZIP: 55441-3626 BUSINESS PHONE: 6125515000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2400 XENIUM LN NORTH CITY: PLYMOUTH STATE: MN ZIP: 55441-3626 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BRAUNS FASHIONS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 8-K 1 a07-16892_18k.htm 8-K

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 18, 2007

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

 

 

001-31390

 

06-1195422

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

 

 

Identification No.)

 

2400 Xenium Lane North

Plymouth, Minnesota  55441

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)  (Zip Code)

(763) 551-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o                                    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o                                    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o                                    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 




Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 18, 2007, Christopher & Banks Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Susan Connell will be joining the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandise Officer beginning July 9, 2007.

The press release issued on June 18, 2007, is furnished as Exhibit No. 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and should be read in conjunction with the registrant’s reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and other publicly available information, which contain other important information about the registrant.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit No. 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liability of that section. The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing or document.

Item 9.01                Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a)                                  Financial statements:  None.

(b)                                 Pro forma financial information:  None.

(c)                                  Shell company transactions:  None.

(d)                                 Exhibits:

99.1    Press release issued by the Company on June 18, 2007.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Christopher & Banks Corporation

 

 

 

 

Date:  June 18, 2007

By:

/s/ Andrew Moller

 

 

 

Andrew Moller

 

 

Executive Vice President

 

 

and Chief Financial Officer

 

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM 8-K

Date of Report:

Commission File No.:

June 18, 2007

001-31390

 

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION

EXHIBIT NO.

 

ITEM

99.1

 

Press release dated June 18, 2007

 

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EX-99.1 2 a07-16892_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

2400 Xenium Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55441 · (763)551-5000 · Fax (763)551-5198 · www.christopherandbanks.com

FOR:

 

Christopher & Banks Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED BY:

 

Andrew Moller

 

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief

 

 

 

Financial Officer

 

 

 

(763) 551-5000

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT:

 

Investor Relations:

 

 

 

Joe Teklits/Jean Fontana

 

 

 

ICR

 

 

 

(203) 682-8200

 

CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE

HIRING OF SUSAN CONNELL AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

AND CHIEF MERCHANDISE OFFICER

Minneapolis, MN, June 18, 2007 — Christopher & Banks Corporation (NYSE: CBK) today announced that Susan Connell will be joining the Company as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandise Officer.  Ms. Connell will begin her responsibilities on July 9, 2007, and will report to Matt Dillon, President and Chief Executive Officer.  Ms. Connell will be responsible for overseeing product development, sourcing, and other merchandising activities for the Company’s three retail concepts.

Prior to joining Christopher & Banks, Ms. Connell was Senior Vice President - General Merchandising Manager with Lane Bryant.  From 2000 through 2003, Ms. Connell was a Senior Vice President with Mother’s Work, Inc. and E Specialty Brands which Mother’s Work, Inc. acquired in 2001.  Prior to that, Ms. Connell also held merchandise or product development positions with G.H. Bass & Co., United Retail Group and the Petite Sophisticate and August Max divisions of Women’s Specialty Retailing Group.

Matt Dillon, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am elated that Susan will be joining Christopher & Banks.  Her extensive background in specialty apparel concepts will greatly benefit the organization as we continue to expand our three distinct brands.  Susan’s considerable experience in product development, merchandising, sourcing, and eCommerce will allow her to quickly contribute to Christopher & Banks and enhance our competitive position.”




About Christopher & Banks

Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women’s clothing. The Company currently operates 803 stores in 45 states under the names: Christopher & Banks, C.J. Banks and Acorn.  The Company currently has 528 Christopher & Banks stores, 237 C.J. Banks stores and 38 Acorn stores.

This release contains a forward looking statement regarding Ms. Connell’s ability to quickly contribute to enhancing the Company’s competitive position. The achievement of such results is subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from those projected.  Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, changes in economic, market and weather conditions,  shifts in consumer tastes and spending habits that result in decreased sales, failure to expected economies gained through the use of private label and direct import merchandise, problems in managing our growth  and other factors outside the Company’s control, including factors discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s analysis only as of the date hereof.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date hereof.

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