Ascena joins a growing list of retailers and restaurants that have announced closures this year. Macy's, Kmart, Sears, JCPenney and Bebe have all announced store closures.
More than 40 Outback, Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill and Flemings restaurants will be closing by the end of the year, the restaurants' parent company Bloomin' Brands Inc. announced in February.
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