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Pest Analysis On Ann Taylor : Ann Taylor (NYSE: ANN) is an American group of specialty apparel retail chain stores for women, headquartered in New York City, (7 Times Square Tower, New York, NY 10036). The stores offer classic styled suits, separates, dresses, shoes and accessories. The brand is marketed under four divisions, Ann Taylor, LOFT (formerly Ann Taylor LOFT), Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet.
Richard Liebeskind, the founder of Ann Taylor Stores Corp., opened his first store in 1954. The first Ann Taylor store (Store 0001) was opened two years later in New Haven, Connecticut. "Ann Taylor" was the name of a best-selling dress at the founder's father's store. Both the best-selling dress and the name "Ann Taylor" were given from the father to his son, Richard Liebeskind [3], for good luck. [4] Liebeskind decided to go with the name Ann Taylor because "Ann" was considered a very New England name, and "Taylor" evoked the image of tailored clothing. The name created the ideal identity of classic woman's apparel.
As of the end of fiscal 2008, Ann Taylor had 935 stores consisting of 320 Ann Taylor stores, 510 LOFT stores, 91 Ann Taylor Factory stores, and 14 LOFT Outlet stores.[5] Total revenue was $2.4 billion, of which $1.09 billion came from the company's Ann Taylor Loft division, $689 million from Ann Taylor, and $417 million from Ann Taylor Factory Store.
Empress Consulting
Empress Consulting is a new business located in Hong Kong specializing in consulting services for small and medium sized businesses. Primary services will include market feasibility studies, business plans, operational review, training and development services, workshops and seminars. Our mission is to provide our clients with business consulting services and well as training and development services that help them become more successful and to become a leader in consulting to small and medium sized businesses.
Ownership and Management
Empress Consulting is a sole proprietorship, owned by Olivia Leung. As the business expands, the firm may develop strategic alliances with other companies. Olivia Leung is a Certified Management Consultant. She has a college degree from a reputable University in Hong Kong and is now currently taking her Master’s Degree in Business.
Currently, Empress Consulting has five employees who handle the different departments of the firm. Additional employees will be hired once the business is in full operation.
Key Initiatives and Objectives
Empress Consulting is currently in the process of obtaining a bank HK$2 million to finance the start up of the business. The firm’s key objectives during the first 12 months of operation is to develop a profitable consulting business and to attract investors. In order to achieve this key objectives, a strong client base will be developed through networking with local business leaders and business associations, affiliating with small business loan divisions of the local banks, and holding seminars and workshops.
Richard Liebeskind, the founder of Ann Taylor Stores Corp., opened his first store in 1954. The first Ann Taylor store (Store 0001) was opened two years later in New Haven, Connecticut. "Ann Taylor" was the name of a best-selling dress at the founder's father's store. Both the best-selling dress and the name "Ann Taylor" were given from the father to his son, Richard Liebeskind [3], for good luck. [4] Liebeskind decided to go with the name Ann Taylor because "Ann" was considered a very New England name, and "Taylor" evoked the image of tailored clothing. The name created the ideal identity of classic woman's apparel.
As of the end of fiscal 2008, Ann Taylor had 935 stores consisting of 320 Ann Taylor stores, 510 LOFT stores, 91 Ann Taylor Factory stores, and 14 LOFT Outlet stores.[5] Total revenue was $2.4 billion, of which $1.09 billion came from the company's Ann Taylor Loft division, $689 million from Ann Taylor, and $417 million from Ann Taylor Factory Store.
Empress Consulting
Empress Consulting is a new business located in Hong Kong specializing in consulting services for small and medium sized businesses. Primary services will include market feasibility studies, business plans, operational review, training and development services, workshops and seminars. Our mission is to provide our clients with business consulting services and well as training and development services that help them become more successful and to become a leader in consulting to small and medium sized businesses.
Ownership and Management
Empress Consulting is a sole proprietorship, owned by Olivia Leung. As the business expands, the firm may develop strategic alliances with other companies. Olivia Leung is a Certified Management Consultant. She has a college degree from a reputable University in Hong Kong and is now currently taking her Master’s Degree in Business.
Currently, Empress Consulting has five employees who handle the different departments of the firm. Additional employees will be hired once the business is in full operation.
Key Initiatives and Objectives
Empress Consulting is currently in the process of obtaining a bank HK$2 million to finance the start up of the business. The firm’s key objectives during the first 12 months of operation is to develop a profitable consulting business and to attract investors. In order to achieve this key objectives, a strong client base will be developed through networking with local business leaders and business associations, affiliating with small business loan divisions of the local banks, and holding seminars and workshops.
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