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EXCLUSIVE: Plus-size E-tailer Dia & Co. Acquires 11 Honoré for Undisclosed Amount

The deal is reflective of the growing demand in the plus-size industry — and the need for more options.

The Growing Plus-size Market Faces Itty-bitty Assortments and Lack of Options

In a fashion landscape that is currently dominated by talk of diversity and inclusion, why can't companies…

Apparel Retail’s Year in Bankruptcy Court

Major retailers' court restructurings during the pandemic were fast-paced proceedings designed to cut debt…

Hear Sycamore Resets Ascena Management

Lizanne Kindler has a solid reputation in retail circles.

Done Deal: Ascena Divisions Sold to Sycamore

The acquisition will preserve hundreds of stores and the jobs of thousands of workers.

L Brands’ Bath & Body Works Adds to C-suite

The appointments follow a string of recent senior-level promotions at the Victoria's Secret brand.

Wave of Bankruptcies Sweeps Through Retail

The coronavirus shutdowns quickly reordered retail, sending many weaker and heavily indebted chains to court.

Ascena Gets Bankruptcy Court Approval for Sycamore Deal

The sale of Ascena units including Lane Bryant and Ann Taylor to private equity firm Sycamore is expected to…

Ascena Sells Off Divisions to Sycamore Partners

The deal would significantly expand Sycamore Partners' retail portfolio.

Ascena Auctions Off Justice IP and Assets

The deal is another step in Ascena's restructuring through bankruptcy proceedings.

Another ‘Stalking-Horse’ Bid Emerges for Justice

Bluestar Alliance said it topped a previous stalking-horse bid for Justice.

Ascena Agrees to Sell Justice Assets

The bankrupt specialty retailer operating Ann Taylor, Loft, Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey continues to…

Bankrupt Ascena Advances Restructuring Plan

The company is on track to emerge from Chapter 11 with a dramatically reduced debt and a much smaller store…

Bankrupt Ascena Has a Good Day in Court

First-day motions got approved in bankruptcy court on Friday.

Ascena Tackled a Tough Market and Fell Short

COVID-19 cut short efforts to recover from an acquisition strategy that ultimately proved unmanageable.