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Western Shoppers Fuel Revival For Made-in-Asia Goods

Asia's trade rebound is happening amid worries over rising protectionism and a still fragile outlook for the world economy that raises the question: how long can the good times last?

News & Analysis

Western Shoppers Fuel Revival For Made-in-Asia Goods

Asia's trade rebound is happening amid worries over rising protectionism and a still fragile outlook for the world economy that raises the question: how long can the good times last?


Retail

Ascena Retail Closes on $2 Billion Acquisition of Ann

The Ascena Retail Group on Friday completed its approximately $2 billion acquisition of the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft.

Retail

Ascena Retail Closes on $2 Billion Acquisition of Ann

The Ascena Retail Group on Friday completed its approximately $2 billion acquisition of the owner of Ann Taylor and Loft.


Retail

Ascena Said Offering Loan-Market Premium to Fund Ann Acquisition

The $1.8 billion loan that Ascena Retail Group Inc. is seeking to fund its purchase of the company behind Ann Taylor and LOFT is being offered at a market premium after the buyer reduced its profit forecast.

Retail

Ascena Said Offering Loan-Market Premium to Fund Ann Acquisition

The $1.8 billion loan that Ascena Retail Group Inc. is seeking to fund its purchase of the company behind Ann Taylor and LOFT is being offered at a market premium after the buyer reduced its profit forecast.


Retail

Ascena Quietly Built a Fashion Empire for Suburban America

Ascena Retail Group built a business on consumers often neglected by the upper reaches of the fashion industry. Now it’s one of the largest and most powerful women’s apparel retailers in America.

Retail

Ascena Quietly Built a Fashion Empire for Suburban America

Ascena Retail Group built a business on consumers often neglected by the upper reaches of the fashion industry. Now it’s one of the largest and most powerful women’s apparel retailers in America.


Financial Markets

Ascena Agrees to Buy Ann Taylor Owner for $2.16 Billion

Ascena Retail Group Inc. agreed to buy Ann Inc. for about $2.16 billion, adding the Ann Taylor and Loft chains to its collection of women’s apparel brands.

Financial Markets

Ascena Agrees to Buy Ann Taylor Owner for $2.16 Billion

Ascena Retail Group Inc. agreed to buy Ann Inc. for about $2.16 billion, adding the Ann Taylor and Loft chains to its collection of women’s apparel brands.


Retail

Ann Taylor Parent Said to Be Working on Possible Sale

Ann Inc., the $1.6 billion owner of the Ann Taylor and Loft women’s clothing stores, is exploring a sale and has reached out to potential buyers, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Retail

Ann Taylor Parent Said to Be Working on Possible Sale

Ann Inc., the $1.6 billion owner of the Ann Taylor and Loft women’s clothing stores, is exploring a sale and has reached out to potential buyers, people with knowledge of the matter said.