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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.

Retail

Sycamore Partners Bids for Ascena-Owned Ann Taylor

The retail group was struggling with dated brands and declining revenue even before the coronavirus crisis.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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?

Retail

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?


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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.

Retail

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.


Retail

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?

Retail

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?


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.