SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report:
May 26, 2000
Designs, Inc.
( Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-15898 04-2623104
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
66 B Street, Needham, MA 02494
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(Address of principal executive offices) ( Zip Code )
781-444-7222
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code )
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Item 5. New Director
On May 5, 2000, the Company announced that Alan Cohen was appointed as a
Director of the Company on May 2, 2000, increasing the Company's Board of
Directors to ten members.
Mr. Cohen has been Chairman of Alco Capital Group, which specializes in
corporate restructuring, reorganizations, and other turnaround situations,
since 1975. Currently he serves as the court appointed trustee of County Seat
Stores, Inc., a nation-wide chain of specialty apparel stores. Mr. Cohen is
also on the Board of Directors of Ames Department Stores, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
DESIGNS, INC.
Dated: May 26, 2000 by: /s/David A. Levin
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David A.Levin, President,
Chief Executive Officer
and Director
