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Published by Aroq Ltd.Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:26 GMTMon, 20 May 2013 10:05:26 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Ascena Retail Group has named Linda Heasley as president and CEO of plus sized clothing retailer Lane Bryant, which it acquired last year. http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-names-heasley-as-lane-bryant-ceo_id116984.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesThu, 14 Feb 2013 15:17:00 GMTWomen's wear retailer Christopher & Banks has appointed former Payless ShoeSource chief executive LuAnn Via as its new president and CEO.http://www.just-style.com/news/christopher-banks-taps-payless-exec-as-ceo_id115954.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesTue, 30 Oct 2012 11:46:00 GMTTeen retailer The Wet Seal has appointed Lynda Davey as chairman following the resignation of Hal Kahn and three other directors. http://www.just-style.com/news/the-wet-seal-appoints-davey-as-chairman_id115781.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesFri, 12 Oct 2012 14:30:00 GMTTeen fashion retailer The Wet Seal Inc is has urged its shareholders to reject efforts by dissident investor Clinton Group to replace experienced board members - and says it has taken "positive steps" to address their concerns.http://www.just-style.com/news/wet-seal-urges-against-rebel-shareholders-plans_id115647.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesTue, 25 Sep 2012 16:38:00 GMTAscena Retail Group has posted a notable surge in fourth quarter adjusted net profit as the company absorbed its recent acquisition of apparel retailer Charming Shoppes.http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-q4-adjusted-profit-surges-74_id115605.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesThu, 20 Sep 2012 10:35:00 GMTSB Capital Group, Tiger Capital Group, and Great American Group have formed a joint venture to sell US$500m worth of value women's wear business Fashion Bug's inventory at its 568 stores.http://www.just-style.com/news/fashion-bug-sells-500m-inventory_id115492.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesFri, 07 Sep 2012 12:59:00 GMTDissident stockholder Clinton Group is persisting in its calls for change at troubled teen fashion retailer The Wet Seal, proposing five new board members for the company.http://www.just-style.com/news/wet-seal-rebel-shareholder-wants-new-board_id115361.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesThu, 23 Aug 2012 15:12:00 GMTWomen's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group expects to save 7,500 jobs at its soon-to-be-shuttered Fashion Bug stores, according to reports.http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-to-save-7500-fashion-bug-jobs_id114853.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesFri, 06 Jul 2012 14:47:00 GMTThe most-read stories on just-style this week include news that Bangladesh garment factory owners refusing to reopen factories in the Ashulia industrial zone, new research shows Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Madagascar, Tunisia and Morocco as attractive sourcing alternatives to China, and Ascena Retail Group works towards shedding its Fashion Bug and Figi's brands.http://www.just-style.com/news/top-stories-on-just-style-this-week_id114725.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesFri, 22 Jun 2012 12:56:00 GMTAscena Retail Group has completed its acquisition of US plus-size women's wear retailer Charming Shoppes, and is working towards shedding the Fashion Bug and Figi's brands. http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-to-shed-fashion-bug-as-acquisition-closes_id114676.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesMon, 18 Jun 2012 10:58:00 GMTWomen'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."http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-edges-closer-to-charming-shoppes-merger_id114660.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesThu, 14 Jun 2012 09:20:00 GMTPlus-size apparel specialist Charming Shoppes saw its first-quarter net profit fall 31.7% on the back of higher product costs.http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-q1-profit-declines-317_id114585.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesThu, 07 Jun 2012 11:04:00 GMTAscena Retail Group saw third-quarter net income decline on the back of charges relating to its acquisition of Charming Shoppes. http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-q3-net-income-down-on-acquisition-costs_id114552.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesFri, 01 Jun 2012 12:08:00 GMTWomen's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group today (2 May) said it will acquire plus-size apparel specialist Charming Shoppes for US$890m.http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-acquires-charming-shoppes-for-890m_id114235.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesWed, 02 May 2012 12:06:00 GMTPlus-size apparel specialist Charming Shoppes narrowed its fourth-quarter loss despite being hit by higher product costs and a challenging promotional environment. http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-q4-losses-narrow_id113893.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesTue, 27 Mar 2012 14:11:00 GMTCharming Shoppes has appointed Jeffrey Liss as general manager of Charming Direct, the group's direct-to-consumer business. http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-names-liss-to-lead-direct-to-consumer-business_id113883.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesMon, 26 Mar 2012 17:03:00 GMTPlus-size women's wear retailer Charming Shoppes Inc has made changes to its supply chain team, including the promotion of Bryan Eshelman as its new chief supply chain officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-adjusts-supply-chain-team_id113280.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesMon, 23 Jan 2012 12:43:00 GMTCharming Shoppes announced today (18 January) that Elizabeth Crystal will join plus size retailer Lane Bryant as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-appoints-crystal-as-lane-bryant-marketing-head_id113255.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesWed, 18 Jan 2012 15:28:00 GMTPlus size retailer Charming Shoppes is to sell its Fashion Bug business and focus on its Lane Bryant flagship brands ahead of a review of its operations amid ongoing losses.http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-to-sell-fashion-bug-banner_id112919.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesThu, 01 Dec 2011 16:35:00 GMTPlus-size women's wear retailer Charming Shoppes Inc is taking its brands global, launching online sales for its own Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, Fashion Bug and Loop 18 brands, as well as more than 300 other labels on its Sonsi.com global shopping hub.http://www.just-style.com/news/charming-shoppes-goes-global-online_id112495.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=charming-shoppesWed, 19 Oct 2011 15:57:00 GMT