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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 8, 2005
0-15898
(Commission File Number)
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CASUAL MALE RETAIL GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-2623104
(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
555 Turnpike Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021
(Address of registrant's principal executive office)
(781) 828-9300
(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 8, 2005, the Company issued a press release with Sears, Roebuck and Co.
announcing the Company's launch of its Casual Male big & tall apparel on
sears.com under a long-term agreement. A copy of the press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release announcing launch of Casual Male big & tall
apparel on sears.com
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CASUAL MALE RETAIL GROUP, INC.
By: DENNIS R. HERNREICH
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Name: Dennis R. Hernreich
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: June 8, 2005
For Information Contact:
Jeff Unger, Investor Relations
561-514-0115
Andrew Bard, Weber Shandwick
212-445-8368
Lee Antonio, Sears
847-286-5569
Casual Male Launches Big and Tall Clothing on Sears.com
Canton, MA and Hoffman Estates, IL - June 8, 2005 - Casual Male Retail
Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: CMRG) and Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation, (NASDAQ: SHLD) today
announced the launch of Casual Male men's big and tall apparel on
sears.com, under a long-term agreement.
Just in time for Father's Day gift giving, the Casual Male big
and tall clothing section of sears.com features a broad variety of
brand name sportswear, activewear and apparel basics in hard-to-find
men's sizes, including jeans, pants and shirts from Levi's(r), Dockers(r),
George Foreman Comfort Zone and Reebok(r). Men's shirt sizes range from
1X -8X and LT to 5XLT and pants from waist size 38 to 60 and inseams
from 28 to 38. Dress shirts and shoes will be added in the near future,
followed by suit separates and dress pants.
"The partnership between sears.com and Casual Male provides our
customers with an outstanding selection of men's big and tall
clothing," said Chris Shimojima, Sears vice president and general
manager, Customer Direct. "Our customers continue to request brand name
apparel in men's big and tall sizes, and the addition of Casual Male
and its well-known brand names is perfect in fulfilling those needs."
"The relationship with Sears in the marketing of Casual Male's
products on the sears.com will provide an excellent opportunity to
expand the awareness of our brand and showcase our apparel to a larger
audience of shoppers," said David Levin, Casual Male's president and
chief executive officer. "Sears is one of the most respected and widely
known retailers and Casual Male is dedicated to expanding the services
it provides to its customers and increasing its presence as a multi-
channel retailer."
Sales at sears.com increased more than 40 percent in 2004 over
2003, and the company continues to add new offerings online. In
September 2004, Sears launched apparel on sears.com with proprietary
and private label brands including Apostrophe, A|Line, Lands' End,
Covington and Structure, and added more brands in spring 2005. Later
this year, sears.com will offer a broad range of athletic footwear in
addition to new brands of apparel, footwear and accessories such as
Latina Life.
About Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears
Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: SHLD), is a leading broadline retailer
providing merchandise and related services. Sears, Roebuck offers its
wide range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and
services through more than 2,400 Sears-branded and affiliated stores in
the United States and Canada, which includes approximately 870 full-
line and 1,100 specialty stores in the U.S. Sears, Roebuck also
offers a variety of merchandise and services through sears.com,
landsend.com, and specialty catalogs. Sears, Roebuck offers consumers
leading proprietary brands including Kenmore, Craftsman, DieHard and
Lands' End -- among the most trusted and preferred brands in the U.S.
The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with
more than 14 million service calls made annually. For more information,
visit the Sears, Roebuck website at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings
Corporation website at www.searsholdings.com.
About Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.
CMRG, the largest retailer of big and tall men's apparel with
retail operations throughout the United States, London, Canada and
England , operates 496 Casual Male Big & Tall stores, 13 Casual Male
at Sears-Canada stores and 22 Rochester Big and Tall stores and a
direct to consumer business which includes catalog and two e-commerce
sites. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts and its
common stock is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"CMRG."
The discussion of forward-looking information requires management of
Casual Male Retail Group, Inc. to make certain estimates and
assumptions regarding its strategic direction and the effect of such
plans on its financial results. Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.'s actual
results and the implementation of its plans and operations may differ
materially from forward-looking statements it made. Casual Male Retail
Group, Inc. encourages readers of forward-looking information
concerning the Company to refer to its prior filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission that set forth certain risks and
uncertainties that may have an impact on future results and direction
of Casual Male Retail Group, Inc.
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