Michigan State University Ascena Case Study Questions

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Case questions: Ascena

  • In what ways has Ascena pursued a value enhancing/creating diversification path?In what ways, has the firm pursued diversification for non-value enhancing reasons?
  • Ascena has largely expanded by using acquisitions. Have they managed the acquisition process well?In other words, how have they made acquisitions work for them?How have they experienced the pitfalls of acquisitions?
  • In the end, what is your evaluation of Ascena’s corporate strategy?
  • What recommendations would you have for the firm?

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Question 1
Ascena retails a variety of clothing for both women and girls. The company mainly
operates in Canada, the US, and Puerto Rico. The company deals with various brands such as
Maurices and Dressbarn that value fashion. The company has been able to pursue valueenhancing diversification path through acquiring new brands in its field of business. For
instance, in 2015, Ascena Company managed to acquire significant apparel companies, whose
brands were included in the existing line of the Dressbarn and Lane Bryant. Through the two
acquisitions, Ascena was assured of expanding its diversification path and establishing sturdy
market power. The diversification was also guaranteed by the fact that Loft and Ann Taylor had
some independent brands that had an excellent reputation in the market (Danziger, 2017). Still,
the two acquisitions had a fleet of stores that helped ...


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