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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

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

Keeping Track of Fashion's Layoffs

From Macy’s to Everlane, the retail industry is bracing for more layoffs as store closures and economic turmoil hurt sales.

Retail

Keeping Track of Fashion's Layoffs

From Macy’s to Everlane, the retail industry is bracing for more layoffs as store closures and economic turmoil hurt sales.


Retail

Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

Any disruption to regular consumer habits will exacerbate existing challenges in the retail sector, analysts say.

Retail

Coronavirus Is Already Changing How People Shop. Here's How.

Any disruption to regular consumer habits will exacerbate existing challenges in the retail sector, analysts say.


Retail

Op-Ed | The Retail Apocalypse Confronts a New Crop of CEOs

Here are predictions for how some of the more high-profile episodes of C-suite musical chairs will play out.

Retail

Op-Ed | The Retail Apocalypse Confronts a New Crop of CEOs

Here are predictions for how some of the more high-profile episodes of C-suite musical chairs will play out.


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

Ascena Is Shutting Down Dressbarn

The retail group announced that it would wind down its women's budget clothing chain, Dressbarn, shutting about 650 stores in the United States, as it sharpens its focus on profitable brands.

Retail

Ascena Is Shutting Down Dressbarn

The retail group announced that it would wind down its women's budget clothing chain, Dressbarn, shutting about 650 stores in the United States, as it sharpens its focus on profitable brands.


Retail

Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle

The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.

Retail

Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle

The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.