Goody’s Family Clothing Inc. trades as Goody’s at 335 locations in AL AR FL GA IL IN KY LA MO MS NC OH OK SC TN TX VA and WV. The stores specializing brand name family clothing accessories and shoes occupy spaces of 25 000 sq.ft. to 40 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 within 10 miles earning $30 000 to $75 000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical.

For more information contact Steve Cauthen Goody’s Family Clothing Inc. 400 Goody’s Lane Knoxville TN 37922; 865-966-2000 Fax 865-777-4210.

Formal Specialists Ltd. trades as Al’s Formal Wear Ascot Tuxedos and Bridesmart at 120 locations in LA NM OK and TX. The apparel stores featuring mens and bridal formal wear occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 10 000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout LA OK and TX during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 125 000 within five miles earning $35 000 as the average household income. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information contact Ellis Rnshefsky Formal Specialists Ltd. 7807 Main Street Houston TX 77030; 713-791-1888 Ext. 3306 Fax 713-791-1692.

Charming Shoppes Inc. trades as Lane Bryant at 688 locations nationwide. The stores featuring women’s plus-sized apparel occupy spaces of 5 500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Big M Inc. trades as Annie Sez at 45 locations in CT DE MD NJ NY and PA. The stores featuring women’s apparel occupy spaces 11 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations and specialty and strip centers. Growth possibilities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 75 000 within three miles earning $75 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company also trades as Mandees at 150 locations in CT DE MD NJ NY and PA. The stores featuring ladies’ and juniors’ apparel occupy spaces of 7 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth possibilities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 75 000 within three miles earning $50 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company also trades as Afaze at 15 locations in CT NJ NY and PA. The stores specializing in accessories for men and women occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 75 000 within three miles earning $40 000 as the annual household income. The company cites Claire’s as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical.

Royal Formal Wear LLC trades as Royal Formal Wear at eight locations in MD VA and Washington DC. The stores featuring formal wear occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers. Growth possibilities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 250 000 within 10 miles earning $35 000 as the average household income. Leases running five years plus options are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

Beecroft & Bull Ltd. operates five locations in VA. The stores featuring traditional and contemporary men’s apparel occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth possibilities are sought throughout the west end of Richmond VA during the coming 18 months.