Ann Taylor operates more than 340 store locations, caters the affluent career woman. It offers career and casual suits and separates, pants, jackets, sweaters, skirts, blouses, shirts, dresses, tops, weekend wear, shoes, handbags, jewelry, gift cards and accessories. Ann Taylor is a part of Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, which was founded in 1954 and operates as a specialty retailer of women s apparel, shoes, and accessories in the United States. Ann Taylor Stores Corporation operates its stores under various other brand names, including Ann Taylor Loft and Ann Taylor Factory. It also has an online store that offers its entire range of products, price quotes, purchase options, stores locations, fashion trends, and style tips. Ann Taylor Stores Corporation is headquartered in New York City, and has more than 800 retail stores throughout the United States.