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Completed merger creates third-largest U.S. specialty retailer
Mahwah, N.J. — Ann Inc. is no more.
Ascena Retail Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of Ann Inc., formerly called Ann Taylor. Shares of Ann Inc. will be delisted from the NYSE and trading ceased at the close of business on Friday, August 21st.
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Report: Wal-Mart rearranges merchandising responsibilities
Bentonville, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is rearranging how responsibilities are handled by its merchandising executives. According to the Wall Street Journal, an internal company memo indicates that among the changes is a promotion to chief merchandising and marketing officer for Wal-Mart China for Marybeth Hays, currently serving as senior VP of home for Wal-Mart U.S.
Hays will replace John Furner in that role. Furner will return to the U.S. in an unspecified position.