Dress Barn Shares on 1Q Earnings and Full-Year View Nov 21, 2009
Shares of womens retailer Dress Barn Inc. () saw shares rise more than five percent in Fridays session, after the company beat first-quarter earnings estimates and boosted its outlook on Thursday ... In the third quarter, Dress Barn saw profit rise nearly 10% to $21 ... Shares of Dress Barn rose $1. (Fox News)
Movers Roundup: Dress Barn, Hibbett Sports Nov 21, 2009
Movers roundup: Dress Barn shares climb, Hibbett Sports stock jumps on strong 3Q results ... SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Shares of Dress Barn Inc. climbed a day after the company raised its yearly profit estimate above analysts' forecasts. (ABC News -- Wire)
Stock Picks: Dell, Gap Nov 21, 2009
Plus Wall Street analyst opinions on RealNetworks and Dress Barn. Story Tools. (BusinessWeek)
S&P to Add City Holding to SmallCap 600 Index Nov 19, 2009
Another SlCap 600 index company, The Dress Barn Inc., is buying Tween Brands in a deal that is expected to close soon. S it would monitor the transaction and post changes to its Web site. (ABC News -- Wire)
Tween sees profitable 3Q as sales improve Nov 18, 2009
This momentum, along with the proposed merger with Dress Barn, which our stockholders are scheduled to vote on next week, has us very energized as we look forward to the future. Investors are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Nov. 25 to vote on the $220 million acquisition. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Delaware Chancellor Clarifies Standards in Lead Counsel Selection Process Nov 3, 2009
Halloween put Chancellor William Chandler III of Delaware Chancery Court in a playful mood in an denying a motion to reconsider his choice of lead counsel in a shareholder class action challenging the merger of Dress Barn and Tween Brands. One of the arguments for rehearing made by the firm Chandler didn't pick -- -- was that the chancellor erroneously relied on his mistaken impression that the designated lead plaintiffs had agreed to work together. (Law.com)
Beware 'pink' charity donations Oct 17, 2009
The society is directly affiliated with certain products - from sweatshirts at Lady Foot Locker to a stuffed toy dog at Dress Barn - and it goes to lengths to make sure consumers can tell. "It would be very clear through either featuring our Making Strides (Against Breast Cancer) logo or...stating a certain portion of proceeds would benefit the American Cancer Society," Rogers said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Shopping center lines up tenants Oct 4, 2009
Along with Best Buy, which had previously been announced, retailers considering coming to the Chimney Rock Center include Academy Sports and Outdoors, Petco, Maurices, Dress Barn and The Childrens Place, said Brian Frank, a broker with The Woodmont Company ... Donna Baccollo, a spokeswoman for Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn, which also owns Maurices, also said the company waits until there is a done deal to release information. (Odessa American, TX)
Artist inspired by people, items she loves Sep 26, 2009
Also on display, she has a quilt, and a portrait of a young woman made entirely of Meijer, Kroger and Dress Barn bags. This piece was inspired by Cole's enthusiasm for caring for the environment. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Tween back in NYSE compliance Sep 26, 2009
The company said it s bound to a 12-month follow-up period, but the Dress Barn deal is expected to close before the end of the year. Tween (NYSE:TWB) runs more than 900 stores under the Justice nameplate. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Tween fashion shop coming to Rushmore Crossing Sep 4, 2009
The store is in the works and could open Sept. 13, said a saleswoman at Dress Barn at the outdoor mall. Dress Barn acquired Justice owner Tween Brands in June and owns Maurice's teen fashion shops. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Nuts to That Sep 1, 2009
Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe, who made their fortune with the Dress Barn women's clothing stores, became concerned about their granddaughter's food allergies in the late 1980s. That concern was magnified by an article that Sampsonhimself the anxious parent of a food-allergic childpublished in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1992. (Slate)
Interstate 90 new business hot zone (2102) Aug 31, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009. Interstate 90 new business hot zone. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
CHARLOTTE RUSSE GOES PRIVATE Aug 25, 2009
Still, the valuation is about twice what Dress Barn paid for girls' apparel chain Tween Brands in July. "The deal [to take Charlotte Russe private] has been thoroughly shopped since the sale process was announced in March and therefore, we think it is unlikely there will be a competing offer," Pali analyst Amy Noblin added. (New York Post -- Business)
Tween trims 2Q loss Aug 20, 2009
9 million related to its planned $220 million buyout by Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN) ... Tween s deal with Dress Barn is expected to close in the fourth quarter. (Columbus Business First, OH)
News trackers Jul 26, 2009
Other tenants include T.J. Maxx, Michaels, Dress Barn and Famous Footwear. Good Sam expansion. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Law firm mounts suit over Tween buyout Jul 22, 2009
LLP said Tuesday it filed a suit in Delaware Chancery Court, alleging Tween s stock-swap deal with Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn Inc. (NASDAQ:DBRN) values the New Albany-based merchant lower than its book value and analysts stock price targets. Based on terms of the $220 million transaction, Dress Barn is paying about $157 million for Tween shares and paying off the troubled retailer s outstanding bank debt. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Medians not the answer for booming Ninth Street Jul 10, 2009
I know for a fact I am not the only one who is so excited to hear about Trader Joe s coming to Corvallis, to join the other new businesses like TJ Maxx, Michael s, Dress Barn and others. Add to that rumors of another market coming in at the corner of Ninth and Circle in the Rite Aid building about to be vacated, and you have another thing to be excited about. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Trader Joe's sets sights on Corvallis location (356) Jul 7, 2009
The new store will go into the Corvallis Market Center at 1500 N.W. Ninth St. Current tenants in that center include TJ Maxx, Michaels Crafts and Dress Barn. Headquartered in Monrovia, Calif. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tween Brands Merger Causes Shareholder Investigation by Kendall Law Group Jul 1, 2009
DALLAS, June 30, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kendall Law Group, led by a former federal judge and U.S. Attorney, is investigating shareholder claims arising from Tween Brands' (NYSE: - ) proposed merger with Dress Barn (Nasdaq: - ) ... 47 shares of Dress Barn common stock for each share of Tween Brands common stock they own ... Based on Dress Barn's closing price on June 24, 2009, Tween Brands shareholders would receive $6. (Primezone Releases)
Dress Barn acquiring Tween Brands Jun 26, 2009
Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN) said the deal, upon an expected fourth-quarter closing, will give Tween (NYSE:TWB) shareholders about 16 percent of Dress Barn stock ... Tween, which runs more than 900 stores under the Justice nameplate, will become a subsidiary of the more than 1,500-store Dress Barn chain ... Dress Barn operates two stores in Greensboro and one in Winston-Salem. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
RETAILER DRESS BARN PAYS $157M FOR TWEEN Jun 26, 2009
RETAILER DRESS BARN PAYS 157M FOR TWEEN - New York Post ... RETAILER DRESS BARN PAYS 157M FOR TWEEN ... Reigniting the retail industry's dealmaking scene, women's clothier Dress Barn bought specialty retailer Tween Brands. (New York Post -- Business)
Apparel retailers Dress Barn, Tween Brands merging Jun 26, 2009
Dress Barn recently acquired the company behind the girls' clothing retailer. NEW ALBANY, Ohio (AP) Girls' clothing retailer Tween Brands says it's being acquired by women's apparel seller Dress Barn in a stock deal worth about $157 million ... Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn also will pay off the bank debt of Tween Brands, the New Albany, Ohio, company behind the Justice stores aimed at girls 7-14. (USA Today -- Money)
Bulls Hijack Wall Street: Dow Adds Jun 26, 2009
Tween Brands (TWB) surged nearly 30% after Dress Barn (DRBN) unveiled a $157 million all-stock deal to buy the teen apparel seller. The offer values Tween at a 20% premium to its close on Wednesday. (Fox News)
Tween CEO: Few job cuts expected in Dress Barn deal Jun 26, 2009
Dress Barn acquiring Tween; few job cuts expected - Business First of Columbus ... Dress Barn acquiring Tween; few job cuts expected ... Suffern, N.Y.-based Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN) said the deal, expected to close in October, will give Tween (NYSE:TWB) shareholders about 16 percent of Dress Barn stock. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Photo gallery: Project Runway Italian style! Jun 2, 2009
Maraia served as the emcee for the evening, announcing the models as they showed off the beautiful outfits from several local businesses including the Dress Barn, the Children s Place, TJ Maxx, K & G Men s store, Macy's and Syms. Also attending the gala was the state deputy for the Grand Lodge of Sons of Italy President Rick Vitale and his wife, Kathleen. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Saving Cents: High fashion, low costs at local designer outlet malls May 26, 2009
Brands at the outlet mall in Conroe include Casual Male Big & Tall, Claire s, Dress Barn, Factory Brand Shoes, Haggar, Izod, Lane Bryant, Naturalizer Shoes, OshKosh B Gosh, Samsonite and Tommy Hilfiger. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
Column: A stylish night for Friendship Home May 23, 2009
As each model came out dressed to the nines in spring outfits from Milton's, Lillian's Fashions and Dress Barn, Beth Ann would announce the model's name, place of work and their favorite hobbies and activities. I was pleased to recognize several familiar faces as they walked the runway (who knew I was surrounded by fashion models in my everyday life. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Stocks Close Lower As Trade Picks Up May 21, 2009
They include Aeropostale (), Children's Place (), Dress Barn (), Foot Locker (), GameStop (), Pacific Sunwear (), Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (), Ross Stores (), Stage Stores (), Stein Mart (), The Buckle () and Zumiez (). Weekly jobless claims, leading economic indicators and the Philly Fed index will also be out Thursday. (Investors Business Daily)
Clovis weighs Wal-Mart Supercenter May 18, 2009
Other tenants include: Kohl's, Petco, Bed, Bath d, Ross, Dress Barn and Old Navy. A judge last year found the city should not have certified an environmental impact report for the project because the document did not adequately address water and did not examine the potential for lost business by merchants beyond the Clovis city limits. (Fresno Bee)
Fashion show supports wheelchair pageant May 2, 2009
A fashion show featuring styles from the Dress Barn is planned from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at the Elks Club golf course, 3333 E. 39th St. The event will raise money for the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant planned for August in Rapid City. Tickets are 20 and there will be door prizes and a silent auction. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Stocks Fall On Retail Sales, Bank Worries Apr 16, 2009
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Tuesday, March 17 Mar 18, 2009
He bought his dress shirt at Kohl s. Annette Krupicka found her black skirt and top at Dress Barn in Corvallis, and she was eager to showcase her handmade jewelry, created by Albany residents Pat and Mick Rusk. Judge Carol Bispham showed off a scarf from one of her favorite shops, Albany s Emma Downtown. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Alaska dentist gets 5 years on tax fraud Mar 4, 2009
They say Lockwood also claimed purchases made at Dress Barn, David's Big and Tall Store and Big Dog Sportswear as uniforms for his Kenai Dental Clinic. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Fresh Meadows Hooters met with some concern Feb 27, 2009
Friday February 27, 2009. The former Future Diner in Fresh Meadows will become a Hooters next month. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Police Reports Feb 26, 2009
While shopping at the Dress Barn, 134 Park Ave., Feb. 21 at 1:39 p.m., a woman's wallet was stolen, police said. She discovered it was missing when she went to check out and remembered that someone had bumped into her while she was in the store, police said. (Springfield Sun, PA)
Valentine's Day with John Legend Feb 12, 2009
OK, maybe Wal-Mart wouldn't make your list of most romantic chain stores (it's no Dress Barn). But that's where John Legend is spending his Valentine's Day afternoon, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, signing autographs and otherwise meeting and greeting his fans, who should probably have him sign a copy of Evolver, his new album. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
