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<P align="center" style="font-size: 14pt"><B>UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 12pt">Washington, D.C. 20549
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 18pt"><B>FORM 8-K</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 12pt"><B>CURRENT REPORT<BR>
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</B>

<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2009</B>

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<FONT style="font-size: 10pt">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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    <TD style="border-bottom: 1px solid #000000"><B>8323 Walton Parkway<BR>New Albany, Ohio <BR></B></TD>
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<P align="center" style="font-size: 10pt">Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code: <B>(614) 775-3500</B>


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    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left"><B>Item&nbsp;2.02</B></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify"><B>Results of Operations and Financial Condition.</B></DIV></TD>
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<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">On May&nbsp;20, 2009, Tween Brands, Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release announcing its financial results for
the first quarter ended May&nbsp;2, 2009. A copy of the Company&#146;s press release is furnished as an exhibit to this
Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">The Company will also present its financial results for the first quarter ended May&nbsp;2, 2009 during a conference
call on May&nbsp;20, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, which will be broadcast via Internet webcast. Investors can listen to the call
through the Company&#146;s website, www.tweenbrands.com.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">The information contained or incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K contains various &#147;forward-looking
statements&#148; within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities
laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;project,&#148;
&#147;target,&#148; &#147;predict,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;hope,&#148; &#147;risk,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;pro forma,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148;
&#147;prospect,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections
regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions, or state other forward-looking information, and
include, but are not limited to, statements in the accompanying press release regarding the company&#146;s earnings outlook
and store growth plans for 2009. These forward-looking statements involve various important risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause our actual results for 2009 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed. The
following factors, among others, could affect our future financial performance and cause actual future results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements included in this Form 8-K:


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    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">&#149;</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Effectiveness of converting Limited Too stores to Justice stores;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Ability to convert Limited Too customers to the Justice brand;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Risk that the benefits expected from the brand conversion program will not be achieved or may take
longer to achieve than expected;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Ability to grow or maintain comparable store sales;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Decline in the demand for our merchandise;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Ability to develop new merchandise;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">The impact of competition and pricing;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Level of mall and power center traffic;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Effectiveness of expansion into new or existing markets;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Availability of suitable store locations at appropriate terms;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">The security of our computer network;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Ability to service our debt;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD width="3%" nowrap align="left">&#149;</TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">The potential impact of health concerns relating to severe infectious diseases, particularly on
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Ability to satisfy NYSE continued listing standards;</DIV></TD>
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    <TD><DIV style="text-align: justify">Other risks that may be described in other reports and filings we make with the Securities and Exchange
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<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt">Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenue and profitability are difficult to predict.
Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate.
The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded a representation by us, or any other person, that
our objectives will be achieved. The forward-looking statements made herein are based on information presently
available to us, as the management of the Company. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our
forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or
implied therein will not be realized.


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Item&nbsp;9.01. Exhibits.</B>


<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%"><B>(c)&nbsp;Exhibits.</B>

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    <TD valign="top"><DIV style="margin-left:0px; text-indent:-0px">99.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; *
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">Press Release, dated May&nbsp;20, 2009, entitled &#147;Tween Brands Reports First Quarter 2009 Results.&#148;</TD>
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<P align="justify" style="font-size: 10pt; text-indent: 4%">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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Form 8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 20, 2009
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
1-14987
31-1333930
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
8323 Walton Parkway
New Albany, Ohio
43054
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(614) 775-3500
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant
under any of the following provisions:
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 20, 2009, Tween Brands, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for
the first quarter ended May 2, 2009. A copy of the Company's press release is furnished as an exhibit to this
Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The Company will also present its financial results for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 during a conference
call on May 20, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. EDT, which will be broadcast via Internet webcast. Investors can listen to the call
through the Company's website, www.tweenbrands.com.
The information contained or incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K contains various "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable securities
laws. Such statements can be identified by the use of the forward-looking words "anticipate," "estimate," "project,"
"target," "predict," "believe," "intend," "plan," "expect," "hope," "risk," "could," "pro forma," "potential,"
"prospect," "outlook," "forecast," or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, contain projections
regarding future developments, operations or financial conditions, or state other forward-looking information, and
include, but are not limited to, statements in the accompanying press release regarding the company's earnings outlook
and store growth plans for 2009. These forward-looking statements involve various important risks, uncertainties and
other factors that could cause our actual results for 2009 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed. The
following factors, among others, could affect our future financial performance and cause actual future results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements included in this Form 8-K:
•
Effectiveness of converting Limited Too stores to Justice stores;
•
Ability to convert Limited Too customers to the Justice brand;
•
Risk that the benefits expected from the brand conversion program will not be achieved or may take
longer to achieve than expected;
•
Ability to grow or maintain comparable store sales;
•
Decline in the demand for our merchandise;
•
Ability to develop new merchandise;
•
The impact of competition and pricing;
•
Level of mall and power center traffic;
•
Effectiveness of expansion into new or existing markets;
•
Effectiveness of store remodels;
•
Availability of suitable store locations at appropriate terms;
•
Effectiveness of our brand awareness and marketing programs;
•
Ability to enforce our licenses and trademarks;
•
Ability to hire and train associates;
•
Ability to successfully launch a new brand;
•
A significant change in the regulatory environment applicable to our business;
•
Risks associated with our sourcing and logistics functions;
•
Changes in existing or potential trade restrictions, duties, tariffs or quotas;
•
Currency and exchange risks;
•
Changes in consumer spending patterns, consumer preferences and overall economic conditions;
•
The security of our computer network;
•
Outcome of various legal proceedings;
•
Impact of product recalls;
•
Ability to comply with restrictions and covenants in our credit facilities;
•
Ability to service our debt;
•
The potential impact of health concerns relating to severe infectious diseases, particularly on
manufacturing operations of our vendors in Asia and elsewhere;
•
Potential impairment of long-lived assets;
•
Ability to satisfy NYSE continued listing standards;
•
Acts of terrorism in the U.S. or worldwide; and
•
Other risks that may be described in other reports and filings we make with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenue and profitability are difficult to predict.
Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included herein will prove to be accurate.
The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded a representation by us, or any other person, that
our objectives will be achieved. The forward-looking statements made herein are based on information presently
available to us, as the management of the Company. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our
forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or
implied therein will not be realized.
Item 9.01. Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1      *
Press Release, dated May 20, 2009, entitled "Tween Brands Reports First Quarter 2009 Results."
* Furnished with this report.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
TWEEN BRANDS, INC.
Date: May 20, 2009
By:
/s/ Rolando de Aguiar
Rolando de Aguiar
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1      *
Press Release, dated May 20, 2009, entitled "Tween Brands Reports First Quarter 2009 Results."
* Furnished with this report.