Michael Rakers

Charming Shoppes, Inc. operates women's specialty apparel stores. It markets women's plus-size specialty apparel. The firm operates through two segments: Retail Stores segment and Direct-to-Consumer segment. The company was founded on September 13, 1940 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.

Federal Realty OP LP is an equity real estate investment trust, which engages in the ownership, management and redevelopment of quality retail focused properties. The company was founded by Samuel J. Gorlitz in 1962 and is headquartered in North Bethesda, MD.

Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

National Retail Federation operates membership organizations. Its channels of distribution include department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet and independent stores. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Fashion Bug Retail Cos. LLC operates women's apparel and accessories stores in forty-three states worldwide. It offers a wide selection of apparel including career, casual and eveningwear, as well as a collection of accessories, hosiery, intimate apparel and shoes. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bensalem, PA.

International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators.

Fashion Group International, Inc. provides educational programs on fashion trends. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

NIRI Philadelphia Chapter provides investor relations services. It serves corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded in1969 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

19 Squared IR provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA.