operates specialty apparel retail stores in the United States.
It offers women's sportswear, dresses, coats, lingerie, accessories, and shoes, as well as men’s apparel.
As of April 30, 2005, the company operated 323 retail stores in 41 states, including 314 stores under the name, DEB; 3 stores under the name, CSO; and 6 stores under the name, Tops `N Bottoms.
It operates the stores in regional malls and strip shopping centers principally located in the East and Midwest regions of the United States.
The company, formerly known as Joy Hosiery, was founded in 1932 and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
