ANN: a name favored by royalty and commoners, as well as a company recognized for its aspirational luxury and feminine wear-to-work style. The national retailer specializes in women's clothing, shoes, and accessories designed and sold exclusively under its Ann Taylor, LOFT, and Lou & Grey monikers. The Ann Taylor brand targets fashion-conscious career women through 245 namesake stores more than 120 of which are "Factory" outlets), while the LOFT brand offers moderate-to-more priced casual apparel through some 650 stores, including outlets. In addition, it owns five Lou & Grey stores. ANN is owned by women's clothing retailer Ascena, which purchased it in 2015.