Gymboree and Ann Taylor: Another week, another 1,000 stores set to close

This hasn’t been a happy Monday in the retail world with the news that major retailers may close as many as 1,000 stores.
Children’s clothing and accessories chain Gymboree will close 375-450 of its 1,300 stores after filing for bankruptcy over the weekend according to news reports.
Ascena Retail Group, owner of Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, Dress Barn and others, is also expected to 250-650 stores in two years.
Neither company has announced locations.
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