Ann Taylor Stores News

In this April 21, 2008 file photo, a sign notes the closing of the Ann Taylor and Crate and Barrel stores at a shopping mall in Corte Madera, Calif.. Mall and strip center owners are turning to untried and ...

We've all seen those unfortunate women of a certain age dressing like their teenage daughters - Abercrombie & Fitch togs where Ann Taylor ought to be. It rarely works, perhaps because women remain challenged by finding feminine clothing for specific body types.

That's one of the reasons Maggie Kortchmar got into the fashion-design business. The Glastonbury resident, who has been designing for about four years, was motivated to create a line of separates that had slim, contemporary appeal but with a slight retro nod.

Reader Mail: Is Hoboken next? 27 June hoboken411 12:30 pm 5 comments 6/27/2008: One Hoboken411 reader doesn't think Hoboken is as immune from bleak economic news as some might think.

Paul Francis, one of Gov. Eliot Spitzer's key lieutenants who was never linked to Choppergate, announced today that he's leaving state government.

Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno, the top Republican leader in New York state, said Monday night he will not seek re-election this fall, paving the way for the possibility Sen.

The Warnaco Group Inc. has named Bob Dakin to the new position of senior vp of retail.

Gap announced Tuesday that it plans to close some GapKids , babyGap , and GapBody stores , consolidating its brands into larger Gap stores in an effort to use real estate more cost-effectively. The plan, CEO ...

Drama is everywhere in fashion, from the gauzy, girly, boldly colored looks of spring to the "fierce" feathered frocks of "Project Runway" winner Christian Siriano.

In search of the perfect basic white T-shirt Search every chest of drawers and you'll likely find the common thread is the familiar white T-shirt. The "wear everywhere and under everything" tee is a wardrobe ...

AnnTaylor Stores By FBR Capital Markets WE ARE UPGRADING SHARES of AnnTaylor from Market Perform to Outperform for three reasons.

Sounding a tone echoed by many other U.S. chains, women's apparel retailers AnnTaylor Stores Corp.

When the upscale initiative was launched in the fall, it seemed like a good idea.

AnnTaylor Stores Corp., the clothing retailer that targets women 25 to 55, said first-quarter profit fell 18 percent on costs to close stores and eliminate jobs.

When Ann Taylor and Banana Republic launched higher-priced clothing lines last fall, the strategy seemed like a winner.

Women's clothing retailer AnnTaylor Stores Corp reported lower quarterly profit on Thursday, hurt by restructuring costs.

Monday morning, Ann Taylor surprised the Street by increasing its 1Q08 outlook . via The Retail Stock Blog

New York, May 13 : US stock markets gained Monday as retailers began reporting their earnings and many recorded better-than-expected profits. via Newkerala.com

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Apparel veteran Mark Mendelson, who most recently headed AnnTaylor Stores Corp.'s new concept division, has been named president of Ellen Tracy LLC, a division of Fashionology Group LLC. via Women's Wear Daily

Author: 123jump.com Staff 123jump.com Last Update: 2:45 PM EDT May 12 2008 U.S. stocks rallied to the high of the day after a steady drop in crude oil prices. via Ticker

Women's clothing retailer AnnTaylor Stores Corp raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on Monday, citing stronger results at its LOFT chain and better expense and inventory management. via BNET