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US: Ascena names Stern chief merchandising officer of Maurices
26 March 2013
US women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has appointed Erin Stern as its executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of the Maurices brand.
US: Markdowns impact Ascena Q2 profit
5 March 2013
Widespread promotions and markdowns reduced second quarter profit at Ascena Retail Group, despite a healthy boost to revenues from new acquisitions.
US: Robinson to lead Ascena global sourcing initiative
18 February 2013
Ascena Retail Group has named Ronnie Robinson president of its new global sourcing initiative, as the women's wear retailer looks to move to a central sourcing base.
US: Ascena cuts FY outlook after weak holiday sales
11 January 2013
Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has lowered its full-year earnings guidance on the back of lower-than-expected holiday sales.
US: Ascena expands Ohio distribution centre
19 December 2012
Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group is expanding its distribution centre in Ohio, in a move that will help to improve its speed to market.
US: Ascena Q1 profit falls despite rising sales
6 December 2012
Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has seen its first-quarter net profit decline 9.3% despite booking an increase in sales.
US: Ascena to save 7,500 Fashion Bug jobs?
6 July 2012
Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group expects to save 7,500 jobs at its soon-to-be-shuttered Fashion Bug stores, according to reports.
US: Ascena Retail edges closer to Charming Shoppes merger
14 June 2012
Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has completed its tender offer for shares of Charming Shoppes Inc, and says plus-size apparel specialist, and says it expects complete its merger with the plus-size specialist "in the coming days."
US: Ascena Retail Q3 net income down on acquisition costs
1 June 2012
Ascena Retail Group saw third-quarter net income decline on the back of charges relating to its acquisition of Charming Shoppes.
US: Ascena ups FY forecast on Q2 profit hike
2 March 2012
A buoyant second quarter of trading, with profits up 50%, prompted women’s wear retailer Ascena Retail Group to increase its full-year projected earnings.
US: New brand presidents for Dressbarn and Maurices
8 December 2011
Ascena Retail Group Inc has promoted two executives as brand presidents for its Dressbarn And Maurices chains.
US: Ascena Retail Q1 profit slips 1%
2 December 2011
Ascena Retail Group has recorded a 1% drop in first quarter profit as one-off costs offset higher sales during the period.
US: Ascena Retail taps Sullivan for new IT role
10 November 2011
Ascena Retail Group Inc, operator of the Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice stores, has named John Sullivan to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief operating officer.
US: One-time items hurt Ascena Retail Q4 profit
15 September 2011
Ascena Retail Group Inc, operator of the Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice stores, says one-time charges and an accounting change that cut a week off its reporting calendar are to blame for a fall in fourth quarter profit.
US: Ascena Retail posts 8% Q3 profit hike
26 May 2011
Teen apparel retailer Ascena Retail Group Inc has posted an 8% rise in third quarter profit thanks to solid gains across its Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice brands.
US: Sporting goods group joins fair factories scheme
27 April 2011
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has signed up to the Fair Factories Clearinghouse (FFC), an industry-wide initiative that aims to improve working conditions and compliance by providing an audit sharing platform.
US: Ascena Retail doubles Q2 earnings
3 March 2011
Ascena Retail Group Inc, formerly known as The Dress Barn, has raised its full-year earnings guidance after nearly doubling its second quarter profit.
US: Ascena raises full-year earnings guidance
11 January 2011
Stronger than expected sales and margins during the holiday season have prompted Ascena Retail Group Inc - formerly The Dress Barn - to raise its full year earnings guidance.
US: The Dress Barn becomes Ascena Retail Group
4 January 2011
Apparel retailer The Dress Barn, which operates the Dressbarn, Maurices and Justice brands, has completed the reorganisation of its holding company and will now be known as Ascena Retail Group.
US: Dress Barn more than doubles first quarter earnings
19 November 2010
Better than expected results at its Maurices and Justice chains have helped women's wear retailer Dress Barn Inc to more than double its third quarter earnings
US: Justice acquisition boosts Dress Barn Q4 profit
16 September 2010
Apparel retail group Dress Barn posted a strong increase in fourth quarter profit, aided by a healthy contribution from its recently acquired Justice chain.
US: Dress Barn shareholders to vote on reorganisation
24 August 2010
Dress Barn shareholders are to vote on the company's reorganisation in December, at its annual meeting.
US: Dress Barn pleased with sales boosts
5 August 2010
Career apparel chain Dress Barn has bolstered both Q4 and FY sales significantly and expects to report a profit for 2010.
US: Patti Simigran to lead merchandising at Maurices
3 June 2010
Women's wear retailer Dress Barn Inc has hired Patti Simigran as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for its Maurices division.
US: Justice buoys Dress Barn Q3 profit
27 May 2010
Third quarter profits at women’s wear retailer Dress Barn more than doubled thanks to a strong contribution from new acquisition Justice, as well as a comparable store sales increase of 14%.
US: Danny and Nicole Group names Gaynor as CEO
13 May 2010
International women’s apparel firm The Danny and Nicole Group has set its sights on expanding into new categories after hiring Phillip Gaynor to the newly-created position of chief executive officer.
US: Dress Barn ups FY guidance on Q3 sales surge
6 May 2010
Women’s wear retailer Dress Barn has increased its third quarter and full-year earnings guidance after posting a 77% surge in third quarter sales to US$666m.
US: Dress Barn sales hike drives earnings growth
2 March 2010
A hike in second quarter net sales on the back of a recent acquisition has helped Dress Barn swing to a net profit for the period.
US: Dress Barn completes merger with Tween Brands
25 November 2009
Career and casual fashion retailer The Dress Barn Inc has completed its merger with girls’ fashion operator Tween Brands Inc, details of which were first unveiled back in June.
US: Dress Barn beats forecasts with Q1 profit rise
20 November 2009
Apparel retailer Dress Barn raised its full-year earnings forecast after posting a 10.2% increase in first quarter profit to US$21.7m.
