The first Fashion Bug opened in New Jersey in the 1960s as a new name for the division of Charming Shoppes for a store in a large suburban shopping center. There are now over 1000 Fashion Bugs in the nation. Fashion Bug is proud of its social responsibility that provides assistance to women and children in need including in-store displays regarding housing, health, education, finances and family matters. Charming Shoppes; corporate headquarters opened an on-site child-care facility and wellness center for the benefit of Charming Shoppes employees in 1993 as a model innovator for its employees.