Is there going to be any reorg or Ascena Retail layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?
Will anything be left standing?
We've sold so many brands and closed so many stores in the last two years that I'm starting to wonder if there'll be anything left under the Ascena Retail umbrella within five years (and I'm being optimistic with that number). I know this is not a... — read more
Ascena Retail Layoffs 2021
How likely is that there will be Ascena Retail Layoffs 2021? Any news or rumors?
IT layoff
How many are impacted and how you are going to search new jobs?
Full list?
Has anybody managed to find a full list of closing stores? Most of the online sources are focused on their specific city/area, so it's just partial listings all around.
More than a thousand stores are closing
That is tens of thousands of employees without a job in the middle of this horrible economy. I don't think there could have been a worse time for something like this to happen. All Catherines stores are gone and most of the Justice as well. And don't... — read more
Ascena files for bankruptcy today
Unfortunate news. What are your plans?
Do executive really think they (deserve) theses payouts
After destroying the company knowing they made poor choices . How do these executives take millions in payouts .
Left In The Dark
Listen it's a challenging environment right now and I wouldn't necessarily fault the business if they declare bankruptcy but there needs to be some sort of communication made to the employees. We've all seen the news, we can guess at what's coming... — read more
Who will be the first to go ?
The 1200 stores will they be a mixture of the brands or Justice and Catherines with some Lane Bryant mixed in .
Looks like permanent layoffs are going to start
As Ascena start shuttering 1/3rd of its stores, store personnel, store operations, IT, planners, buyers, all seem to be on chopping block
Big payday for Gary this week
Looks like Gary and the other executives cleaned up this week ahead of bankruptcy and layoffs. Major pay outs to executives at the expense of the company filed with the SEC.
People not getting paid but charity matching is reactivated
Very strange that so many people have been put on the street and are waiting to be recalled but the company finds money to match contributions to the latest SJW charity. Seems like getting the employees they c-apped on back to work and then worrying... — read more
More Furloughs
More furloughs announced effective between May 15 and May 29 across company. Virtually all higher paid positions are still with the Company while most who actually do the work are being let go. If this was to conserve cash, they would unload VPs... — read more
Furloughs
Do you think they will follow with permanent layoffs here?
Coronavirus Mega Thread for Ascena Retail
What's our next step? What needs to be done?
Home Office Up for sale
Does anyone know what the game plan is selling home office usually means company has been sold or higher ups are padding pockets for BK filing?
How many people work at Ascena Retail?
How many work at the company? What is the overall employee count at Mahwah?
Any SSM Advice
I have been offered a job as a SSM for one of there stores . But after reading some reviews seems like company is not really a good company to work for Just looking for anyone who can give me the pros and cons .
Incentives and employee treatment
Its pretty sad they took away our good incentives for peak, only get entered into a drawing for peak perfect attendance. A lot of us bust our a– for this company and just get sh– on in return. They are trying to cut back on costs,,,,then why the... — read more
Greencastle distribution center
Are they closing the distribution center in greencastle?
Ascena Retail Layoffs 2020
Have you heard anything about potential Ascena Retail Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
Ascena is in crisis
This focus on talent is ridiculous they pay minimum wage get 6 hrs a week and treated horribly. A company on building up woman have adapted the mean girl attitude. It’s simple get stylish clothes that can be mixed and matched . Actually have the... — read more
DressBarn closing
Ascena is terrible....Associates hear on the news that the store is closing...still waiting for some type of formal notice from company ....worked there for 2 years....now that they are closing offered an assoc. Manager position to help them as... — read more
With The Jaffes Leaving C-Level Positions, what do you expect from future?
Where do you see us in 12, 24 and 60 months?
More layoffs at Ascena
i heard through the grapevine that more layoffs are slated this month at corporate, all levels are going to be in consideration. Finance , Procurement, MARKETING Can anybody confirm?
Fire Sale coming
Catherines Lane Bryant Justice are being offered to be sold in a similar offering as Maurices, with Ascena keeping 20-49% ownership. Positions will be eliminated and underperforming stores will be closed to make the offerings more attractive, (less... — read more
Earnings call recap:
We didn't learn or change a thing from a year ago except we used up all our cash on hand. The loses incurred wasn't our fault, our customers just aren't smart enough to buy our products at the time we put them out 3 seasons ahead. Leaving us with... — read more
Dishonesty
I hope they reap what they sow. They cant get their distribution location under control 3 top managers in 3 years at just 1 location. . either they cant hire good people or they keep driving the good away.
It's Happening
Layoffs started today.... 180 to 200 at Corp. Also getting rid of all contractors.
How many will be laid off by Dressbarn
If Dressbarn is closing 650 stores, can you help me estimate total number of layoffs... This is what I came up with. 3,250 Layoffs, assuming 5 employees per store 3,900 Layoffs, assuming 6 employees per store 4,550 Layoffs, assuming 7 employees per... — read more
Overextended ascena
The issue starts at the top. Jaffe is too busy trying to please Wall Street and not building the company. He visits his buddy Jim Cramer all the time. He is what he is, and acquisitions person who is extremely poor at running this company anywhere... — read more
Go back to higher quality clothing
Ascena needs to realize there customers and associates are there business . There not loyal but want their stores to sell loyalty . Go back to higher quality clothing and fashionable. They say they survey customers on what they want and give them the... — read more
Dressbarn Layoffs
1000s of people will lose jobs. Ascena is closing all Dressbarn locations, people are losing their jobs. There is about 600 stores that will close, so do your math. Pick a number of layoffs, 5, 7, 10 per store. If you do not believe me check this out... — read more
Ascena Retail Layoffs 2019
Do you think there will be Ascena Retail Layoffs in 2019?
We need to acquire Ann Taylor
I think the Ann Taylor acquisition would benefit ascena if they looked at the things that Ann Taylor does well and try to get some of the Ann Taylor customers to purchase the other brands such as Justice for their daughters and granddaughters. The... — read more