The group's principal activities are to own and operate two chains of women's apparel specialty stores. The retail stores and an on-line e-commerce Web site, sells women's apparel and accessories. As on 31-Dec-2003 the group operated 227 stores operated cache and 28 lillie rubin stores throughout the United States. The group's merchandise is classified into sportswear, dresses and accessories. Sportswear includes casual wear collections and sportswear separates. Dresses include evening suits and selections suitable for after five and social occasion dressing. Accessories include jewelry, belts, hats and handbags to complement the sportswear and dress selections.
