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NEW YORK, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Taylor is thrilled to announce the debut of the Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor exclusive collection for summer 2013. The limited-edition collection of chic, white summer pieces and rose gold accessories was inspired by Hudson's red-carpet glamour and her love for fashion. To celebrate Hudson's first fashion collaboration, Ann Taylor will host a White Party at Ann Taylor stores nationwide on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where guests will be invited to shop the collection. The first clients to purchase a piece from the capsule collection during the in-store event will receive an Ann Taylor gift card, courtesy of InStyle. To view the multimed...

ANN INC. Updates Outlook for First Quarter 2013

NEW YORK, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN) today announced that, based on weaker-than-anticipated performance, the Company is updating its outlook for the fiscal first quarter of 2013.   Based on preliminary results, the Company's first quarter outlook, provided on March 8, 2013, is being updated as follows: Total Company net sales are now expected to be $575 million. Total Company comparable sales decreased 0.5% compared with the first quarter of 2012.    At Ann Taylor, total brand comparable sales increased 1.9%, reflecting an increase of 6.2% at Ann Taylor, partially offset by a decrease of 5.8% in the Ann Taylor Factory channel.  At LOFT, total brand comp...

Ann Taylor Supports The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® In Honor Of Mother's Day

Shop with your mothers, daughters and friends May 4 through May 6 and give back! NEW YORK, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Taylor is proud to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) through the sale of the Ann Taylor Cares Card at Ann Taylor stores nationwide during the month of May. In addition, a set of three shades of pink nail polish will be available for purchase. 90% of the purchase price of the Ann Taylor Cares Card and 50% of the purchase price of the nail polish set will be donated to BCRF. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/58230-ann-taylor-shop-support-breast-cancer-research-foundation-...

ANN INC. Reduces Carbon Footprint By 20%

Company surpasses its goal three years ahead of schedule, sets new target NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN), the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, today announced that it has surpassed its 2015 carbon footprint goal of reducing its emissions by 8 percent per square foot. Based on year-end 2012 results, the Company has more than doubled that goal, achieving a 20 percent reduction over its 2008 baseline. ANN INC. reaffirms its continued commitment to environmental sustainability by setting a new goal of reducing emissions per square foot by 30 percent by 2015. This significant reduction in carbon emissions was achieved through the implementation of key p...

ANN INC. President and CEO Kay Krill is Honored with Humanitarian Award for Company's Dedicated Support of the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Actress Kate Hudson presents award to Krill at The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) Annual Hot Pink Party Fundraiser on April 17th in New York NEW YORK, April 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kay Krill, President and CEO of ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN), the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, was honored for her outstanding leadership in the fight against breast cancer with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award from The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) at the annual Hot Pink Party today in New York City. BCRF bestows its annual Humanitarian Award to recipients who have demonstrated a unique passion for the cause through their work, inspirational courage or individual commitment. (Pho...

Second Annual ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum Inspires and Empowers the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Award-winning Actress Kate Hudson and ANN INC. President and CEO Kay Krill Among Participating Mentors NEW YORK, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN), the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices Global Partnership are proud to share the success of the second annual ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum held this week in Washington, D.C. from April 1-4. During the Forum, the ANNpower Fellows – 50 young women in their sophomore and junior years of high school – participated in a comprehensive leadership training and mentoring program. Fellows met with international women leaders of today, including Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama Val...

ANN INC. Launches International Shipping For Ann Taylor And LOFT

Leading Women's Retail Brands Now Available in 100+ Countries Worldwide NEW YORK, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN), the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, is pleased to announce the launch of international shipping on its e-commerce sites, anntaylor.com and loft.com. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60584-ann-inc-launches-international-shipping-for-ann-taylor-and-loft  "The introduction of international shipping marks another key step forward as we continue to grow our e-commerce business and expand the global reach of our Ann Taylor and LOFT brands," said Kay Krill, President and CEO of ANN I...

ANN INC. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

-- Company Provides Outlook for the Fiscal First Quarter and Full Year 2013 -- NEW YORK, March 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN) today reported results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year of 2012, ended February 2, 2013.  The Company also provided its outlook for the first quarter and full year of fiscal 2013. For the fiscal fourth quarter of 2012, the Company reported earnings per diluted share of $0.05, compared with earnings per diluted share of $0.04 in the fourth quarter of 2011.   For the full year of fiscal 2012, the Company reported record earnings per diluted share of $2.10, an increase of 28% compared with earnings per diluted share of $1.64 in the full...

ANN INC. and Vital Voices Global Partnership Announce 2013 ANNpower Fellows

50 Girls from 23 states and Puerto Rico will receive leadership training and mentoring at the second annual ANNpower Vital Voices Leadership Forum NEW YORK, March 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE:ANN), the parent Company of Ann Taylor and LOFT, and Vital Voices Global Partnership are proud to announce the 2013 ANNpower Fellows. In January 2013, ANN INC. and Vital Voices launched a nationwide search for young women who embody the skills and have the potential to be the next leaders of their generation. Through a competitive national application process, ANN INC. and Vital Voices selected 50 girls, who are high school sophomore and juniors, from across the country to become ANNpow...

ANN INC. Provides Update for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ANN INC. (NYSE: ANN) today announced that it expects to report record earnings per share for the full year of fiscal 2012, notwithstanding lower-than-anticipated results for the fourth quarter. Update on Full Year 2012 Outlook Based on preliminary results, the Company is providing an update to the full year fiscal 2012 outlook it provided on November 28, 2012, as follows: Total net sales for fiscal 2012 are now expected to be $2.376 billion, reflecting a total Company comparable sales increase of 3%. Gross margin rate performance is expected to be approximately 54.8%. Total SG&A expenses are expected to be approximately $1.136 bill...