An Ann Taylor Factory storeĪnn Taylor Factory offers merchandise inspired by Ann Taylor stores, but manufactured for Ann Taylor Factory. Lou & Grey sells relaxed, comfortable athleisure items and active-wear inspired fashion. The selection provided at Loft initially was a more casual replica to that of the regular Ann Taylor however, it has developed into its own brand, and now is known as a casual lifestyle brand. Loft, originally Ann Taylor Loft, was established in 1998 as an extension of the original Ann Taylor brand, offers more relaxed fashions for work and home, in the 'moderate' priced category. Clothing is targeted for fashion forward career women.

Divisions Īnn Taylor is a small US chain of clothing stores for women. Loft followed up in 2019 with Infinite Loft subscription, a size inclusive subscription business. In 2017, Ann Taylor launched a subscription rental service called Infinite Style. will operate as an Ascena Retail Group subsidiary going forward. The buyout was completed on August 21, 2015. On May 18, 2015, Ascena Retail Group announced a $2.16 billion acquisition of Ann Inc. As of October 27, 2012, the total store count was 981: of 278 Ann Taylor stores, 101 Ann Taylor Factory stores, 510 Loft stores, and 92 Loft Outlet stores, as well as online at and. In March 2011, the company changed its name to Ann Inc., from Ann Taylor Stores Corporation.

In May 1991, the company completed an initial public offering resulting in aggregate net proceeds of approximately $166.5 million. The name supposedly created the ideal identity of classic women's apparel. Liebeskind decided to go with the name Ann Taylor because Ann was considered a very New England name, and Taylor evoked the image of tailored clothing. Both the best-selling dress and the name Ann Taylor were given by the father to his son, Richard Liebeskind, for good luck. 'Ann Taylor' was the name of a best-selling dress at Liebeskind's father's store. Richard Liebeskind, the founder of Ann Taylor, opened his first Ann Taylor store in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1954. The brand is marketed under five divisions: Ann Taylor, Loft, Lou & Grey, Ann Taylor Factory, and Loft Outlet. The stores offer classic-styled suits, separates, dresses, shoes and accessories. The company headquartered in New York City and currently operates as a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group. is an American group of specialty apparel retail chain stores for women. Loft sign in Hudson, Ohio 5th Avenue, NYC, 2013Īnn Inc.

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