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Premium Company Profile - AnnTaylor Stores Corporation

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Report Summary

Introduction

AnnTaylor Stores Corporation (AnnTaylor) is venturing into new business lines with the introduction of beauty, body and bath products as well as LOFT line of maternity wear. The company has expanded its brand portfolio to include 'Celebrations' line of apparel for special occasions.

Scope

  • Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis
  • Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors
  • Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies



    • Highlights

    AnnTaylor Stores Corporation (AnnTaylor) is one of the leading specialty retailers offering women's apparel, shoes and accessories in the US. The company offers its merchandise under the Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Loft, and Ann Taylor Factory brands.

    AnnTaylor plans to grow through new store openings, store expansions, store revamps, extension of brands, and new concepts.

    The company recorded revenues of $2,342.9 million during the fiscal year ended January 2007, an increase of 13% over 2006. The growth in revenue was driven by an increase of 2.8% in comparable store sales in fiscal 2007. Further, comparable store sales of Ann Taylor and LOFT increased by 3.1% and 1.9% respectively in fiscal 2007.

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    • Table of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Overview 1
    Catalyst 1
    Summary 1
    Company Structure 5
    Company Overview and Key Facts 5
    Business Description 6
    History 8
    Company Locations and Subsidiaries 9
    Company Financials 11
    Overview 11
    Revenue by Division 11
    Products and Services List 12
    List of Products 12
    List of Brands 12
    Competitors and strategic business relationships 13
    Top Competitors 13
    Suppliers and Partners 14
    Shareholding Structure 14
    Strategy 15
    Mission 15
    Company View 15
    Strategy 21
    Corporate Social Responsibility 22
    SWOT Analysis 23
    Overview 23
    Strengths 24
    Weaknesses 26
    Opportunities 27
    Threats 29
    Value Chain Analysis 31
    Overview 31
    Wholesale 31
    Operations and distribution 31
    Sales 32
    Key Employees 33
    List of Key Employees 33
    Key Employee Biographies 34
    Appendix 37
    Ask the analyst 37
    Datamonitor consulting 37
    Disclaimer 37


    TABLES
    Table 1: AnnTaylor Stores - Key Facts 5
    Table 2: AnnTaylor Stores - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 9
    Table 3: Ann Taylor - Revenue by Division 11
    Table 4: AnnTaylor Stores - List of Products 12
    Table 5: AnnTaylor Stores - List of Brands 12
    Table 6: AnnTaylor Stores-Top Competitors 13
    Table 7: AnnTaylor Stores - Key Shareholders* 14
    Table 8: AnnTaylor Stores - SWOT Analysis Summary 23
    Table 9: AnnTaylor Stores - Value Chain Analysis 31
    Table 10: AnnTaylor Stores – Key Employees 33