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Sycamore Partners Bids for Ascena-Owned Ann Taylor
The retail group was struggling with dated brands and declining revenue even before the coronavirus crisis.

Sycamore Partners Bids for Ascena-Owned Ann Taylor
The retail group was struggling with dated brands and declining revenue even before the coronavirus crisis.

Impatient Landlords Say No Way to Giving Ascena a Break on Rent
The bankrupt owner of the Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant asked for a deferral in July, but a group of landlords argue it isn't reasonable because most of the company’s stores are operating despite the pandemic.

Impatient Landlords Say No Way to Giving Ascena a Break on Rent
The bankrupt owner of the Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant asked for a deferral in July, but a group of landlords argue it isn't reasonable because most of the company’s stores are operating despite the pandemic.

Report: Authentic Brands and Sycamore Partners Weigh Bids for Ann Taylor Owner
Ascena Retail Group had been struggling to contend with dated brands and merchandise and a shift to online shopping despite a string of acquisitions over the years.

Report: Authentic Brands and Sycamore Partners Weigh Bids for Ann Taylor Owner
Ascena Retail Group had been struggling to contend with dated brands and merchandise and a shift to online shopping despite a string of acquisitions over the years.

Ann Taylor Owner Files for Bankruptcy
Ascena Retail Group, which listed about $12.5 billion of debts, has entered into a restructuring support agreement with over 68 percent of its secured term lenders.

Ann Taylor Owner Files for Bankruptcy
Ascena Retail Group, which listed about $12.5 billion of debts, has entered into a restructuring support agreement with over 68 percent of its secured term lenders.

Why Fashion ‘Slavery’ Is Making Headlines
Fashion’s mistreatment of garment workers is widespread, but this week, allegations of ‘modern slavery’ at suppliers of British ultra-fast fashion label Boohoo have ignited a firestorm. Why now?

Why Fashion ‘Slavery’ Is Making Headlines
Fashion’s mistreatment of garment workers is widespread, but this week, allegations of ‘modern slavery’ at suppliers of British ultra-fast fashion label Boohoo have ignited a firestorm. Why now?

Report: Ann Taylor Owner Prepares for Potential Bankruptcy Filing
Ascena Retail Group could enter Chapter 11 as soon as this week with a creditor agreement in place that eliminates around $700 million of its $1.1 billion debt load.

Report: Ann Taylor Owner Prepares for Potential Bankruptcy Filing
Ascena Retail Group could enter Chapter 11 as soon as this week with a creditor agreement in place that eliminates around $700 million of its $1.1 billion debt load.

The BoF Podcast: Mickey Drexler on How to Make Things People Will Buy
The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ speaks with BoF’s Lauren Sherman about discount culture and how tapping into the zeitgeist helped turn around brands like Gap and J.Crew.

The BoF Podcast: Mickey Drexler on How to Make Things People Will Buy
The New York-based ‘merchant prince’ speaks with BoF’s Lauren Sherman about discount culture and how tapping into the zeitgeist helped turn around brands like Gap and J.Crew.

Op-Ed | Ann Taylor Is Part of a Failed Retail Experiment
Ascena Retail Group Inc.’s gloomy quarterly results are a reminder not just of why the giant chain feels such enormous pressure to change. They also show the challenges retailers face when they try to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

Op-Ed | Ann Taylor Is Part of a Failed Retail Experiment
Ascena Retail Group Inc.’s gloomy quarterly results are a reminder not just of why the giant chain feels such enormous pressure to change. They also show the challenges retailers face when they try to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts.

Mall Brands Are Entering the Rental Market. Can the Model Work?
Retailers including Ann Taylor and Express are testing monthly subscription services as a complement to their sales model. Is the mass consumer ready for the rental model?

Mall Brands Are Entering the Rental Market. Can the Model Work?
Retailers including Ann Taylor and Express are testing monthly subscription services as a complement to their sales model. Is the mass consumer ready for the rental model?

How to Make Your Brand Size Inclusive
Expanding a brand into high double-digit sizes comes with challenges. BoF looks at how to overcome the hurdles.

How to Make Your Brand Size Inclusive
Expanding a brand into high double-digit sizes comes with challenges. BoF looks at how to overcome the hurdles.