Now with 360 Charlotte Russe stores in 43 states and PuertoRico, the young women's apparel retailer expects to open 40 newCharlotte Russe units during the fiscal year ending in Septemberand at least 50 new stores in fiscal 2007. The company iscontinuing to fill in locations in existing markets, and seesparticular opportunity in the Northeast and Northwest, said MarkHoffman, president and CEO.

"Our deal flow is quite strong, and we have no concerns aboutbuilding our brand well beyond the 600-store level," Hoffmansaid.

Charlotte Russe also will renovate a minimum of 25 stores nextyear, after renovating 23 units in fiscal 2006.

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