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Ascena Suffers During Holiday, American Eagle Muddles Through
The two retailers struggled with weak sales and poor traffic over the Christmas season.
For NRF List, Agents of Change and Disruptors Wanted
The organization found standout performers in areas from robotics to lemonade-makers.
Rue 21 Rebuilds With Emphasis on Experience
Teen retailer looks for footing in the face of fickle consumers.
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Ascena’s David Jaffe Adds Chairman Title, Succeeding His Father
In 1962, Elliot Jaffe cofounded the business by launching Dressbarn with his wife, Roslyn Jaffe.
Ascena Turns Profitable in Quarter and Upbeat for Holiday
Sales and merchandise margins were up 2 percent in the nine days leading up to Cyber Monday.
Valuations Sink Amid Retail Malaise
Shares of fashion retailers are generally cheap, but no one wants to buy without a better sense of the future.
Columbus Day Sales Show No Signs of Panic
Retailers didn't hit the promotional panic button on Columbus Day sales according to a new report from Brian…
U.S. Stocks Kick Off Earnings Season in Negative Territory
Stocks are in negative territory following Alcoa's disappointing earnings, setting a poor tone for earnings…
Ascena Changes Aim to Cut Costs, Speed Responsiveness
The company also seeks to upgrade systems, efficiencies and omnichannel capabilities.
Changes at Ascena Lift Stock Price
Ascena's "change for growth" program was formulated in conjunction with Accenture.
Jobs Report Sends Stocks Higher as Retailers Make Executive Changes
The ADP jobs report is pushing stocks higher as VF Corp. and Ascena Retail Group make executive changes.
Ascena Unleashes Sweeping ‘Change for Growth’ Program
It's a wide ranging program involving regrouping the divisions for sharper customer focus, top level…
Stocks Higher as Ascena Tumbles
Stocks are rising as Ascena plunges on poor traffic that caused the retailer to miss its earnings…
Ascena Shares Dive After ‘Disappointing’ Quarter
Despite the tough retail environment, progress was seen on several fronts.
Retail and Fashion Slumps with Wall Street
Ascena, Amazon and Tiffany were among the company's bucking the trend.