<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest Dress Barn Inc industry news - from just-style.com</title><link>http://www.just-style.com/companies/dress-barn-inc_id675</link><description>Latest Dress Barn Inc industry news - from just-style.com</description><copyright>© 2013 All content copyright just-style.com. Published by Aroq Ltd.</copyright><pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 03:25:56 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 03:25:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><category>just-style.com - RSS feed</category><generator>just-style.com</generator><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>US: Ascena names Stern chief merchandising officer of Maurices</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-names-stern-chief-merchandising-officer-of-maurices_id117386.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Markdowns impact Ascena Q2 profit</title><description>Widespread promotions and markdowns reduced second quarter profit at Ascena Retail Group, despite a healthy boost to revenues from new acquisitions.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/markdowns-impact-ascena-q2-profit_id117166.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Robinson to lead Ascena global sourcing initiative</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/robinson-to-lead-ascena-global-sourcing-initiative_id117001.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena cuts FY outlook after weak holiday sales</title><description>Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has lowered its full-year earnings guidance on the back of lower-than-expected holiday sales.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-cuts-fy-outlook-after-weak-holiday-sales_id116631.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena expands Ohio distribution centre</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-expands-ohio-distribution-centre_id116483.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Q1 profit falls despite rising sales</title><description>Women's wear retailer Ascena Retail Group has seen its first-quarter net profit decline 9.3% despite booking an increase in sales.
</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-q1-profit-falls-despite-rising-sales_id116349.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena to save 7,500 Fashion Bug jobs?</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-to-save-7500-fashion-bug-jobs_id114853.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Retail edges closer to Charming Shoppes merger</title><description>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."</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-edges-closer-to-charming-shoppes-merger_id114660.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Retail Q3 net income down on acquisition costs</title><description>Ascena Retail Group saw third-quarter net income decline on the back of charges relating to its acquisition of Charming Shoppes.
</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-q3-net-income-down-on-acquisition-costs_id114552.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena ups FY forecast on Q2 profit hike</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-ups-fy-forecast-on-q2-profit-hike_id113656.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: New brand presidents for Dressbarn and Maurices</title><description>Ascena Retail Group Inc has promoted two executives as brand presidents for its Dressbarn And Maurices chains.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/new-brand-presidents-for-dressbarn-and-maurices_id112971.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Retail Q1 profit slips 1%</title><description>Ascena Retail Group has recorded a 1% drop in first quarter profit as one-off costs offset higher sales during the period.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-q1-profit-slips-1_id112924.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Retail taps Sullivan for new IT role</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-taps-sullivan-for-new-it-role_id112713.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: One-time items hurt Ascena Retail Q4 profit</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/one-time-items-hurt-ascena-retail-q4-profit_id112187.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Retail posts 8% Q3 profit hike</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-posts-8-q3-profit-hike_id111206.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Sporting goods group joins fair factories scheme</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/sporting-goods-group-joins-fair-factories-scheme_id110932.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena Retail doubles Q2 earnings</title><description>Ascena Retail Group Inc, formerly known as The Dress Barn, has raised its full-year earnings guidance after nearly doubling its second quarter profit.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-retail-doubles-q2-earnings_id110472.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Ascena raises full-year earnings guidance</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/ascena-raises-full-year-earnings-guidance_id109985.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: The Dress Barn becomes Ascena Retail Group</title><description>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.</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/the-dress-barn-becomes-ascena-retail-group_id109912.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>US: Dress Barn more than doubles first quarter earnings</title><description>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</description><link>http://www.just-style.com/news/dress-barn-more-than-doubles-first-quarter-earnings_id109573.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&amp;utm_medium=rss-feed&amp;utm_campaign=rss-feed&amp;utm_content=dress-barn-inc</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>