The group's principal activity is the retail distribution of fashionable, value-priced apparel and accessories. Operating under two distinct store concepts, charlotte russe and rampage, the group offers apparel and accessories targeted at young women aged between 15 and 35. The charlotte russe chain offers fashions that have been tested by the market while the rampage chain retails emerging fashion trends. As of 27-Sep-2003, the group operates 311 stores across 38 states of the United States and Puerto Rico. The merchandise is sourced from 620 third-party vendors with whom the group has established a relationship. It also maintains a buying office in the californiamart in los angeles, the primary apparel center in southern California. The group is currently testing a third store concept, charlotte's room that would cater to the 11 to 17 year age groups.
