Catherine's Clothing
 
Offering classic career and casual clothing
for plus-size women at moderate prices, Catherines Stores Corporation has
more than 400 stores in 44 states. The business fills a much-needed niche by
recognizing the fashion needs of women who wear sizes 16W to 26W and 28W to
34W, a size range not readily offered. Petite lengths in sizes 16WP to 26WP
are also available in over half of the stores.
The business originated in Memphis, in 1960, with a single store owned by
Catherine Weaver, whose goal was to bring style to the plus-size market. As
the concept became successful, more stores opened throughout the South. In
1960, a group of investors bought the chain, then called Catherines Stout
Shoppes, and formed Catherines Inc.
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