Ascena Retail Group
Bankruptcy Judge Approves Ann Taylor Sale to Sycamore
The sale of Ann Taylor, Loft and Lane Bryant will keep at least 900 stores open, and associates at those…
Ann Taylor and Loft Change Hands in Sycamore’s $540M Ascena Deal
Bankrupt Ascena Retail Group is selling its remaining brands to Sycamore, which include Ann Taylor, Loft…
Is Tween Brand Justice Really Worth $90M?
Bankrupt Ascena's tween-targeting Justice brand was snatched out of a court auction for $90 million.
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Bankrupt Ascena Finds Buyer for Justice Brand
Ascena named Premier Brands Justice the stalking horse for its Justice brand, with the planned deal subject…
Here’s How Soon Ascena Could Exit Bankruptcy
The owner of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant is eyeing the bankruptcy finish line.
Ascena Retail Sells Catherines and Will Close 23 Justice Stores
Ascena has a backup bidder in case the current buyer falls through.
More COVID Cases, Layoffs and Retail Bankruptcies: The Week Ahead
Apparel chain J. Jill and mall operator CBL & Associates have deadlines next week to finalize deals with…
Ascena Will Shut 1,600 Stores and See ‘Substantial’ Layoffs
Ascena will close Lou & Grey stores and sell the brand in Loft locations, while preparing to shed scores of…
Ann Taylor Parent Ascena Retail Group Files for Bankruptcy, ‘Significant Number’ of Stores to Close
Ascena will close all Catherines stores, plus a large number of Justice, and select Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane…
Ascena Has Already Started Closing Stores—How Close Is a Bankruptcy Filing?
The owner of Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant will reportedly close up to 1,200 stores and has already started the…
Ascena Bankruptcy: How Many Stores Could Close if Ann Taylor’s Parent Files?
Struggling Ascena, owner of mall brands Ann Taylor and Loft, could be the next retailer to file for Chapter…
Is Ann Taylor’s Owner Cloning JCP’s Path to Bankruptcy?
Ascena's decision to pay retention bonuses comes as DIP financing talks continue to swirl around the…
Bankruptcy Watch: Will Brooks Brothers or Ascena Be Fashion’s Next Filers?
The longer their stores remain closed, the greater the likelihood they wind up with little choice but Chapter…
Ascena Adopts Poison Pill as Share Price Plummets
Shares of Ascena were trading in the range of $1.80 on Wednesday, a far cry from a 52-week high of $23.00.
Remote-Working Consumers Will Swap Suits for Sweats and Hurt These Three Retailers
"The overall move away from traditional and dress attire to casual and comfort styles will likely continue,"…