Suffern, NY—Forget about apple polishing! This year dressbarn once again plans to honor the nation’s teachers with a one-day … [Read more...]
Ascena
Executive Changes: Viva International, Maurices, FX International
Viva International Group Names Antonio Bortuzzo as President Somerville, NJ–Viva International Group recently named Antonio … [Read more...]
March 26, 2013 -
Despite Markdown Pressure, Ascena Reports Better-Than-Expected Q2
Suffern, NY—Ascena Retail Group, parent to dressbarn, Lane Bryant, Catherines and other specialty stores, reported Monday that … [Read more...]
March 5, 2013 -
Executive Changes at Coach, Juicy Couture, Lane Bryant
Coach Names Victor Luis as Next CEO New York—Coach Inc. today revealed it has named Victor Luis to succeed Lew Frankfort, … [Read more...]
February 14, 2013 -
Acquisitions Help Ascena Q1 Profit, Sales Rise
Suffern, NY—Helped by the contributions from its recent acquisitions of Lane Bryant and Catherines, Ascena Retail Group reported … [Read more...]
December 7, 2012 -
Ascena Q4 Profit Drops Due to Charming Shoppes’ Acquisition Costs
Suffern, NY— net income of $1.6 million, or 1 cent a share, down from $28.2 million, or 18 cents a share, a year … [Read more...]
September 20, 2012 -
Lane Bryant Unveils New Branding, Marketing Effort
Columbus, OH—Lane Bryant has a new owner, Ascena Retail Group. But that’s not all that’s new at the 687-unit specialty store … [Read more...]
August 13, 2012 -
Kors, Lululemon, Under Armour Rise on Hot 100 Retail List
Washington—This year’s Hot 100 Retailers represent something of a mishmash of what’s trending in retail: organic … [Read more...]
August 6, 2012 -
Ascena Hopes to Save 7,500 Jobs from Fashion Bug Closing
Philadelphia—While Ascena Retail Group, which recently acquired Charming Shoppes, may be planning to shutter its Fashion Bug … [Read more...]
July 6, 2012 -
Ascena to Close Newly Acquired Fashion Bug
Suffern, NY—Ascena Retail Group said Friday its had completed its Charming Shoppes takeover for about $900 million, an … [Read more...]
June 18, 2012 -
Ascena Q3 Profit Hit by Charming Shoppes Acquisition Costs
Suffern, NY—Ascena Retail Group reported last week that despite increased sales its third quarter profit fell 4.8% mostly due to … [Read more...]
June 4, 2012 -
Ascena to Buy Charming Shoppes for $890 Million
Suffern, NY—Ascena Retail Group, owners of dressbarn, maurices and Justice, announced today that it plans to buy Charming … [Read more...]
May 2, 2012 -
