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. By 1983, Ann Taylor had grown from a regional, primarily East Coast brand, to a national brand with 47 stores across the United States. Today, the Ann Taylor brand is represented by two brands with four channels of distribution: Ann Taylor Stores, LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet. At the end of fiscal 2008, Ann Taylor operated 935 stores throughout the United States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and generated nearly $2.2 billion in sales.

At Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of women who want feminine, stylish and versatile fashions that offer great quality and value and that inspire women to look as beautiful as they feel. Ann Taylor clients place a premium on how they are perceived and we strive to serve as a trusted advisor to help women with all of their wardrobe needs.

The new Ann Taylor offers beautiful, luxurious, refined fashion…seen through a modern lens and designed for how women live today. Ann Taylor operates 320 stores across the United States, as well as online at anntaylor.com. Ann Taylor is a division of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN).