Ann Taylor
Headquarters:
7 Times Square
New York, NY 10036
Employees: 5,700
CEO: Kay Krill
Website: http://www.anntaylor.com
Stock Symbol:
ANN
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Ann Taylor is a specialty retailer of women's
clothing offering suits, separates, dresses, shoes and accessories.
There are 921 stores in 46 states, District of Columbia and Puerto
Rico.
The Company meets the needs of modern women's
busy lifestyles by providing a full range of career, casual and
occasion offerings in one location.
Ann Taylor Stores Corporation operates
under three distinct brands: Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor
LOFT, and Ann Taylor Factory. Ann Taylor stores offer
a complete range of contemporary American classics that are feminine,
polished and versatile. Ann Taylor LOFT offers updated classic
style with a more relaxed sensibility - at lower prices. Ann
Taylor Factory, originally the company's clearance outlet, delivers
its own uniquely designed apparel, reflecting Ann Taylor style
at significantly reduced prices.
The company's merchandise is manufactured
in over 26 countries, with approximately 32% made in China, 14%
in Hong Kong, 12% in the Phillippines, and 6% in South Korea.
The company has flagship stores in New
York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
In fiscal 2006, Ann Taylor reported sales
of $2.3 billion and net income of $142.9 million.
In January, the company said it would close
117 underperforming stores by 2010 and cut 180 positions or 13%
of its headquarters staff.
History
Ann Taylor's rich heritage dates to 1954,
when founder Robert Liebeskind, the son of a dressmaker, opened
his first shop. Back then, "Ann Taylor" represented
a best-selling dress style that had been gifted to the storeowner
by his father. The "Ann Taylor" design embodied the
well-dressed woman, and the Ann Taylor legacy was born.
The first Ann Taylor store opened in New
Haven, CT in 1954. "Ann Taylor" was the name of a best-selling
dress at the founder's father's store. Both the best-selling
dress and the name "Ann Taylor" were given from a father
to his son for good luck.
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability Plan
- Long-term Disability Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transportation Reimbursement Incentive Program
- 401k Savings Plan
- Pension Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Associate Discount Stock Purchase Plan -
15% discount
- Savings Bonds
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Merchandise Discount - Ann Taylor offers a generous associate
discount of 40% off full-priced and 25% off marked-down items
from Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft and Ann Taylor Factory Direct,
purchased in stores or online. Discount privileges are extended
to the associate, his or her spouse, and authorized eligible
dependents included on the associate's most recent income tax
return.
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