The company's principal activities are to operate retail stores and an on-line e-commerce web-site, which sells women's apparel and accessories. the company owns and operates two chains of women's apparel specialty stores, of which 197 stores are operated under the trade name cache and 25 stores under lillie rubin. the company's merchandises are classified into sportswear, dresses and accessories. sportswear includes casual wear, collections and sportswear separates. dresses include evening suits and selections suitable for after five and social occasion dressing. accessories include jewelry, belts, hats and handbags. the company owns and operates 222 stores in 39 states, as well as in puerto rico. sportswear accounted for 65% of 2001 revenues; Dresses, 27% and accessories, 8%.