Frederick�s of Hollywood Group Inc. (Frederick�s), through its subsidiaries, sells women�s apparel and related products under its Frederick�s of Hollywood brand y through its United States mall-based specialty retail stores, which are referred to as Stores, and through its catalog and Website at www.fredericks.com, which are referred to collectively as Direct. As of July 28, 2012, the Company operated 118 Frederick�s of Hollywood stores in 29 states and during fiscal year July 28, 2012 (fiscal 2012), mailed approximately 10.8 million catalogs. Frederick�s major merchandise categories are foundations (including bras, corsets, shapewear and panties), lingerie (including daywear and sleepwear), ready-to-wear (dresses and sportswear, including denim), and fragrance and accessories (including shoes, handbags, jewelry, personal care products and novelties). During fiscal 2012, the Company opened one outlet store and closed six stores.