Ann Taylor parent Ascena files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Ascena Retail Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Ascena also said it plans to permanently close a “significant” number of Justice stores, along with certain Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey stores during its restructuring.
It added that it will be permanently closing all of its stores, across brands, in Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
The final number of store closings will be determined based on “the ability of Ascena and its landlords to reach agreement on sustainable lease structures,” it said.