ascena retail group, inc. announced that in response to the escalating global spread of COVID-19, the Company will temporarily close all Company-operated retail stores, effective March 18, 2020 through March 28, 2020. During this temporary closure period, all store associates will receive compensation for their scheduled shifts.

The company is withdrawing its third quarter guidance issued in its second quarter earnings release filed on Form 8-K on March 9, 2020.