FAQ - Brands

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• How can I open and franchise or establish a business partnership?

  Limited Brands is a global company and is excited to further extend its global presence with a primary focus on Canada. Currently there are sixteen Bath & Body Works stores in the Canadian market with plans to open Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret PINK and additional Bath & Body Works stores in late 2009 and the spring of 2010. Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works are both corporately owned and operated subsidiaries of Limited Brands, Inc. and are not franchise operations. If you have a specific business plan for Victoria's Secret or Bath & Body Works that you would like to submit, please email it to Internationalgroup@limitedbrands.com.

  If you are inquiring about La Senza, a subsidiary of Limited Brands, that has international franchise locations and stores operated by international licensees, please email your requests directly to International@LaSenza.com.

• I'm interested in modeling for Victoria's Secret. How can I submit my portfolio?

  We appreciate your interest in Victoria's Secret. Due to the volume of such inquiries that we receive on a daily basis, our policy is to only accept submissions regarding modeling engagements through the leading modeling agencies or other established business relationships.

  Nevertheless, we thank you for your interest in our company and we wish you good luck in your endeavors.

• How many different retail brands are a part of Limited Brands?

  Limited Brands, through Victoria's Secret, Victoria's Secret Pink, Bath and Body Works, C.O. Bigelow, La Senza, White Barn Candle Co. and Henri Bendel, presently operates more than 2,900 specialty stores in the U.S. and Canada, as well as through the Victoria's Secret Catalogue and online at www.VictoriasSecret.com, www.BathandBodyWorks.com, Henri Bendel.com and www.LaSenza.com. Through its La Senza brand, products are also available in approximately 40 other countries around the globe.

• Where can I find the store closest to me?

  Store locators can be found in the Our Brands section of the site.

• Do you franchise your stores or sell items at wholesale?

  We are currently developing our strategy for the international growth of our brands, and are not prepared to consider individual business proposals at this time. If you have a specific business plan you would like to submit for future review, please direct it to the office of the Executive Vice President of International Development for Limited Brands at InternationalGroup@Limitedbrands.com.

  La Senza is currently the only subsidiary of Limited Brands, Inc. that has international franchise locations. Acquired by Limited Brands in January 2007, La Senza is Canada's premier lingerie retailer, owning and operating over 300 stores throughout Canada and an additional 400+ stores operated by international licensees. Requests for information can be emailed directly to: International@LaSenza.com. Additional information about La Senza can be found on Limitedbrands.com and LaSenza.com.

  All other subsidiaries of Limited Brands, including Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works, are corporately owned and operated in the continental United States and available online at VictoriasSecret.com and BathandBodyWorks.com. In addition, Victoria's Secret Beauty products are sold in select duty-free locations around the world.

• Which brands have a catalogue?

   Victoria's Secret and Bath and Body Works have catalogues available online. Request one today.
  

• Which brands have their own websites?

  A number of our brands have great sites. Check them out:
  www.VictoriasSecret.com
  www.VSPink.com
  www.BathAndBodyWorks.com
  www.HenriBendel.com
  www.LaSenza.com 
  www.LaSenzaGirl.com 
  www.LaSenzaSpirit.com

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