ASHLEY
STEWART
Rising From the Ashes with
aVisionary Leader
Investor interest was limited given the history of operating losses and
the magnitude of challenges necessary to reinvent the business model.
It looked as if another plus size retailer was going to bite the dust.
Fast forward a year later and a remarkable turnaround is underway.
Since emerging from bankruptcy in April 2014, organic sales are up
in the high double digit range, profits are at unprecedented levels and
Ashley Stewart boasts an explosive e-commerce and industry leading
social media business.
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time retailer had filed for bankruptcy a second time within three years.
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