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Article: PAUL HARRIS NAME SOLD.(to Charlotte Fischer)(Statistical Data Included)
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- WWD
- Article date:
- July 16, 2001
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NEW YORK -- Life, it seems, will go on for the Paul Harris Stores name.
Charlotte Fischer, the former chief executive of the defunct retailer, has acquired its name and disclosed her plans to reintroduce the specialty chain in an interview with WWD last week. Fischer joined Paul Harris in 1993, but left in March 2000. As reported, Paul Harris Stores Inc. ultimately filed for Chapter 11 in October 2000 and then was forced to liquidate in March.
While dividing her time between relaxing at home in Florida and spending time with her three grandchildren, Fischer began looking for businesses that she could buy. When the opportunity arose to purchase the ...