S.E.J. Stores, Inc. trades as S.E.J. Stores at 26 locations throughout NY. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites.

For more information, contact Sam Hamway, S.E.J. Stores, Inc., 485 7th Avenue, Room 501, New York, NY 10018; 212-643-8500, Fax 212-643-8573.

The Dress Barn, Inc. trades as Dress Barn and Dress Barn Woman at 760+ locations nationwide. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in metro downtown areas and strip, outlet and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. The company also is expanding its combo store format. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets, discount department stores and fashion and other soft goods stores. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company prefers inline spaces between two major anchors.

For more information, contact Elise Jaffe, The Dress Barn, Inc., 30 Dunnigan Drive, Suffern, NY 10901; 845-369-4804, Fax 845-369-4750; Email: elise.jaffe@dressbarn.com.

S&K Famous Brands, Inc. trades as S&K Menswear at 238 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI and WV. The men’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls and power, strip, outlet and value centers. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout the east, south and midstates during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Today’s Man, Inc. trades as Today’s Man at 35 locations throughout CT, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA. The apparel stores, which specialize in better men’s clothing, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate in super regional markets.

The Cato Corp. trades as It’s Fashion at 185 locations throughout AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The apparel stores, which specialize in popular-priced women’s apparel and junior, misses and plus sizes, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Cato Fashions operates 800 locations throughout AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The apparel stores, which specialize in popular-priced women’s clothing and junior, misses and plus sizes, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip and value centers. Plans call for 100 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target or major supermarket chains. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Monkey Business, Inc. trades as Monkey Business at eight locations throughout MI, MN and WI. The apparel stores, which specialize in logo-related items and stuffed monkeys, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in tourist centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company also will consider kiosks and is seeking licensee situations.

J. Malnick Co., LLC trades as J. Malnick at one location in CA. The store, which specializes in women’s apparel and footwear, occupies a space of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and outlet centers. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

Diesel U.S.A. trades as Diesel U.S.A. at 21 locations throughout CA, IL, MA, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX and Washington, DC. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Norquist Salvage trades as Thrift Town at 16 locations throughout AZ, CA, NM, TX and UT. The apparel stores, which also sell household items and collectibles, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings throughout AZ, northern CA and NM during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required.

Grow Biz trades as Plato’s Closet at 50 locations throughout CO, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA and WA. The apparel stores, which specialize in brand-name clothing and accessories for teens, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 30 to 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation from Winmack Corp. The company is franchising.

The Children’s Place trades as The Children’s Place at 600+ locations nationwide. The apparel stores, which specialize in upscale apparel for children and infants, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls and outlet, strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within 10 miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Specific improvements are required. The company cites its competition as GAP Kids, Gymboree and Old Navy.

William B. Coleman Co., Inc. trades as Ballin’s LTD at four locations throughout LA. The apparel stores, which specialize in women’s clothing and accessories, occupy spaces of 2,750 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout Mobile, AL; LA and Jackson, MS during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required.

Hyman Family LP trades as Susie’s Deals and Everything $5 or Less at 75 locations throughout AZ, CA and NV. The apparel stores, which specialize in family clothing at price points of $5 or less, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and value centers. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout AZ, CA, NM, NV and UT during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. An expanded vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target, Ross, Marshalls, Food4Less and Sav On. The company cites its competition as Factory 2-U. The company caters to lower to middle income customers and ethnic populations. Sales of $150 psf have been reported.