Christopher & Banks Corporation Announces New Store Grand Opening at Metro Crossing Shopping Center in Council Bluffs, IA

MINNEAPOLIS, Sep 04, 2009 -- Christopher & Banks Corporation is pleased to announce the September 10, 2009 Grand Opening of the newest Christopher & Banks store in the Metro Crossing Shopping Center in Council Bluffs. The Minneapolis-based specialty apparel retailer is dedicated to celebrating women of all sizes (missy, petite and plus sizes 14 and more) and proudly focuses on serving the clothing needs of today's busy, fashion conscious 40 to 60 year old Baby Boomer women.

The new 3,500 sq. ft. store provides an environment that mirrors the Christopher & Banks customers' strong hometown values and provides a shopping experience that is sure to inspire and delight. This new location joins nearby Christopher & Banks stores in Westroads Mall, Shadow Lake Towne Center, Montclair Center, Village Pointe and our sister store CJ Banks (plus sizes 14 and more) in Mall of the Bluffs, Westroads Mall, Shadow Lake Towne Center and Montclair Center.

Christopher & Banks provides exclusively designed collections that are classic, unique, casual and comfortable, all balanced with quality at an exceptional value. Customers are treated to caring personal customer service. The collections allow for easy wardrobe building and outfit selections that can move from work wear to casual weekend wear. The new store reflects her values and embraces how she lives.

"Christopher & Banks understands and celebrates our customers' needs and desires for casual, comfortable apparel at attainable prices. We're committed to delivering style every day and the special touches she will love," says President and CEO Lorna Nagler.

About Christopher & Banks Corporation

Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. As of August 17, 2009, the company operates 812 stores in 46 states, consisting of 543 Christopher & Banks stores, 268 stores in their plus size clothing division, CJ Banks. CJ Banks focuses on the historically underserved market of female plus size customers, ages 35 to 64 and 1 dual store that includes both brands (Christopher & Banks and CJ Banks) and serves missy, petite and plus customers all under one roof . The company also operates the www.ChristopherandBanks.com and www.CJBanks.com e-commerce websites.

Contacts:  Christopher & Banks Corporation 
           Penny Utecht
           763-551-5000 
           putecht@christopherandbanks.com