The order to do away with Fashion Bug and its mixed assortments for women of all shapes and sizes comes from Ascena Retail Group Inc., which bought the chain and its sister brands Lane Bryant and Catherines in a deal valued at nearly $900 million earlier this month.Click to see full answer. Also asked, is Fashion Bug still in business?In June 2012, Charming Shoppes announced that Fashion Bug stores would be closing; the final stores closed in February 2013. Added Dimensions and The Answer — Two chains which were acquired as part of Catherine’s in January, 2000.Also, who owns Catherine’s? Ascena Retail Group Charming Shoppes Then, what is Fashion Bug? A “fashion bug” is a person who places a lot of emphasis on fashion and is always sure to follow the latest trends. Although the term seems somewhat dated, a more modern interpretation could translate to the term “fashionista,” but that term tends to evoke an image of a fashionable woman who is chic and sophisticated.Is Dress Barn going out of business?Going out of business: Ascena Retail Group closing all of its nearly 650 Dressbarn stores. Dressbarn is closing all of its stores. All Dressbarn stores are open along with the website, the statement said. There are no current changes to Dressbarn’s return, refund, or gift card policies.
