COMMENT: Dress Barn tries Tween Brands on for size
By just-style.com | 3 July 2009
While many specialty retailers have recently been shedding concepts, Dress Barn seems to think there's something to be gained from adding struggling fashion chain Tween Brands to its portfolio. Leonie Barrie looks at the detail of last week's merger deal - and asks what's really in it for the two companies?
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