Company Profile for bebe stores, inc.bebe designs, develops, and produces a distinctive line of contemporary women's apparel and accessories, which it markets under the bebe, BEBE SPORT and bebe O brand names through its specialty retail stores located in 33 U.S. states A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States, although four states use the official title "commonwealth". The separate state governments and the federal government share sovereignty, in that an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and , Canada, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. and an online store at bebe.com. bebe was founded as a San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden boutique Boutique A small investment firm specializing in offering specific, but limited services to a select number of individuals. Notes: These investment firms are the alternatives to large financial supermarkets. They provide a highly personalized environment for investing. in 1976 by Manny Mashouf Manny Mashouf is an Iranian-born American businessman. He came to the USA in his teens and settled in San Francisco. There, he went to San Francisco State University and graduated with a political science degree in 1966. He is the founder and present chairman of bebe stores. , the company's Founder and Chairman. In 1976 women's fashions were defined by three categories -- junior, bridge, and missy -- and Mashouf was determined to break the mold mold, name for certain multicellular organisms of the various classes of the kingdom Fungi, characteristically having bodies composed of a cottony mycelium. The colors of molds are caused by the spores, which are borne on the mycelium. , targeting women who did not fall into the junior category, but were younger and more stylish than the bridge lines. The aim was to offer fashion that was distinctive, inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. , and with an unmistakable hint of sensuality. The concept was a hit, and bebe enjoyed early success. While bebe appeals to a variety of different lifestyles and tastes, the company's target customers are women between the ages of 21 and 35, who seek current fashion trends interpreted to suit their needs. The "bebe look," with the unmistakable hint of sensuality, appeals to the hip, sophisticated, and body-conscious woman who takes pride in her appearance. The bebe customer is a discriminating dis·crim·i·nat·ing adj. 1. a. Able to recognize or draw fine distinctions; perceptive. b. Showing careful judgment or fine taste: consumer who demands value in the form of quality at a competitive price.
Company: bebe stores, inc.
Headquarters Address: 400 Valley Drive
Brisbane, California 94005
Main Telephone: 415-715-3900
Website: www.bebe.com
Ticker: (NASDAQ:BEBE)
Type of Organization: Public
Industry: Retail: Specialty
Earnings Release Dates: 1st Quarter: October 25, 2006
2nd Quarter: January 25, 2007
3rd Quarter: May 3, 2007
4th Quarter: August 23, 2007
Key Executives: CEO: Greg Scott
CFO: Walter Parks
CAO: Barbara Wambach
Public Relations
Contact: Mary Hamilton
Phone: 415-715-3900
Email: mhamilton@bebe.com
Investor Relations
Contact: Walter Parks
Phone: 415-715-3900
Email: investor_relations@bebe.com
Customer Service
Contact: Arman Abilar
Phone: 415-715-3900
Email: aabilar@bebe.com
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