Who Bought Fashion Bug

Dressbarn owner Ascena Retail Group, Suffern, NY, says it’s agreed to pay $890 million, or $7.35 a share, for Bensalem-based Charming Shoppes, owner of Fashion Bug, Lane Bryant and Catherine’s retail women’s clothing store chains. Statement here.

Who founded Fashion Bug?

Fashion Bug was founded in 1994 and began as just a mere 300 square feet clothing shop in the town of Bandarawela operating with 7 members of staff. The founders of the company, Mr. Rizal Subian, Mr. Ashan Subian, and Mr.

What year did Fashion Bug go out of business?

In 2012, it was announced that Charming Shoppes, Inc., was merging with Ascena Retail Group and closing all of its remaining Fashion Bug stores. The chain officially went out of business in early 2013.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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