Money Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor owner files for bankruptcy protection due to COVID-19, plans to close 1,600 stores July 23, 2020July 23, 2020Kelly Tyko, USA TODAYComments Off on Lane Bryant, Ann Taylor owner files for bankruptcy protection due to COVID-19, plans to close 1,600 stores Ascena Retail Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to close all Catherines stores and a significant number of Justice stores.