Ascena Retail Group is a retail company focusing on women's and girls' apparel, accessories, and footwear. Major brands associated with the company include Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Maurices, Dressbarn, Catherines, and Justice for tween girls. The company operates over 4,800 brick-and-mortar stores as well as e-commerce websites throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
Founded in 1962, Ascena Retail Group has grown to become a retail industry leader with 53,000 employees and an annual revenue of $3.7 billion across their brands. Headquartered in New Jersey, the company is led by CEO David Jaffe and is known for its diverse workforce, with 52.8% female and 36% ethnic minorities. Despite this diversity, the company tends to lack political diversity, as 74% of employees identify as members of the Democratic Party. Nevertheless, Ascena Retail Group maintains great employee retention rates and offers competitive salaries within the industry.
