Limited Brands, Inc. is a specialty retailer of women’s intimate and other apparel, beauty and personal care products and accessories under various trade names. The Company sells its merchandise through the retail stores in the United States and Canada, which are primarily mall-based, and through its Websites and catalogues. As of January 31, 2009, the Company conducted business in two segments: Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009 (fiscal 2008), the Victoria’s Secret segment operated 1,043 stores in the United States and 322 stores in Canada. The Bath & Body Works operated 1,638 stores in the United States during fiscal 2008.