Are Cato and Versona the same?

The Cato Corporation is an American retailer of women’s fashions and accessories. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. As of January 2016, the company operated 1,372 stores under the names Cato, Cato Plus, It’s Fashion, It’s Fashion Metro and Versona.

What company owns Versona?

The Cato Corporation
The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel operating three store brands – Versona, Cato and It’s Fashion/It’s Fashion Metro generating over $950 million in sales with approximately 1,330 stores in 33 states.

How many locations does Versona have?

126 Versona Stores In the United States With more than 100 locations throughout the United States, as well as our online boutique, we have quickly become a favorite place to shop.

Is Versona Charming Charlie?

A national retailer, called Versona, is coming soon to the Acadiana Mall inside of the former Charming Charlie space, which closed the Summer of 2019. Versona, a Cato Fashions brand, is described as “an exclusive women’s boutique offering apparel and accessories at exceptional prices every day!”

Did Versona buy Charming Charlies?

When did Versona open?

The first Wichita Versona opened in spring 2013 at Bradley Fair, on the east side. Jerry Jones of Slawson Cos., the NewMarket Square developer, says Versona will fit in with the mix of shops at the center.

Who is the owner of Cato Fashions?

The Cato’s stores are typically located in shopping centers anchored by a Wal-Mart store or Read More. Founded in 1946, the company is led by chairman John Cato, who beneficially owned about 50% of the combined voting power of the company’s common stock.

Why did Charming Charlies close?

At its height, Charming Charlie reportedly had more than 390 stores in North America, the Middle East and the Philippines. But in a 2019 court filing, the company wrote that it faced “unsustainable operating expenses, including onerous leases.”

Does Versona have free shipping?

We offer two shipping options – Standard Delivery (free) and Express Delivery. There is no shipping charge for Versona gift card-only purchases using USPS Standard Delivery (allow 4-9 business days).

Why is Charming Charlie closing again?

The brand filed for bankruptcy in 2017, reorganized and came back, then announced a 2nd bankruptcy in July 2019, closing all 261 remaining stores.

Where is Cato’s headquarters?

Charlotte, NCCato Corporation / Headquarters

Is Charming Charlies coming back?

The retailer will focus on locations in Texas, California, New York and the Midwest, with one store opening this Friday in Houston. Charming Charlie plans to roll out additional stores nationwide in the summer and fall of 2021, according to the company.

What store took over Charming Charlie?

CJS Group LP
After the Chapter 11 filing, Houston-based CJS Group LP — led by Charming Charlie founder and original CEO Charlie Chanaratsopon — bought the brand and its intellectual property through a bankruptcy auction in September 2019, the Houston Business Journal reported.