MAHWAH, N.J., June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- ascena retail
group, inc. announced today it is participating in Pride marches in
Columbus, Ohio on June 16 and New York
City on June 24. ascena is
also activating a series of events across their brands and
communities in support of Pride Month. These events build on the
company's commitment to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2018
Corporate Equality Index (CEI), which recognized ascena retail
group as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
"Our support of Pride Month reflects the commitment we have to
create a culture across our enterprise where we celebrate diversity
and take steps to create a more inclusive workplace," said
David Jaffe, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of ascena retail group. "We are proud to continue
expanding our support of the LGBTQ community in our stores and
communities."
During the month of June, ascena retail group's LOFT, Lou &
Grey, Lane Bryant and Justice brands
are offering exclusive merchandise, with a portion of proceeds
going to support the work of GLSEN, a national education
organization working to create safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ
youth.
- LOFT is offering a "Love is Proud" tee, which is available now
in select U.S. stores and on LOFT.com.
- Lane Bryant is offering an
exclusive Pride Capsule Collection available in select stores and
online. From Cacique intimates (Lane
Bryant's exclusive intimates brand) and swim, to a Pride
LOVE graphic tee, Lane Bryant's
Pride collection is available now on LaneBryant.com, as well as in
select stores in the U.S.
- Lou & Grey is offering an exclusive collection with Calhoun
& Co. of Love-themed tees and a scarf. The products are
available now for purchase online at louandgrey.com and in
stores.
- Justice is offering a "Love is All You Need" graphic tee
available online at shopjustice.com and in select stores from
June 25, 2018 through August 25, 2018, while supplies last.
Select Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou
& Grey stores will feature window displays in June celebrating
Pride Month. ascena retail group associates will also have the
chance to participate in webinars and events throughout the year
for an opportunity to learn more ways to support the LGBTQ
community.
"Our brands have a shared vision of creating a culture of
diversity and inclusion – and that vision extends beyond Pride
Month," said Philippa Abeles, SVP of
Global Sourcing at ANN Brands and Executive Sponsor of ascena
retail group's LGBTQ Associate Resource Group, which works to
enhance the company's workplace policies to be more
inclusive.
About ascena retail group, inc.
ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) is a leading national
specialty retailer offering apparel, shoes, and accessories for
women under the Premium Fashion segment (Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey), Value
Fashion segment (maurices and dressbarn), Plus Fashion segment
(Lane Bryant, Catherines and
Cacique), and for tween girls under the Kids Fashion segment
(Justice). ascena retail group, inc. operates ecommerce websites
and approximately 4,700 stores throughout the United States, Canada and
Puerto Rico.
For more information about ascena retail group, inc.
visit: ascenaretail.com, AnnTaylor.com, LOFT.com, louandgrey.com, maurices.com, dressbarn.com,
lanebryant.com, Catherines.com,
and shopjustice.com.
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