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May 10, 2013
Former Gap VP named CEO of David’s Bridal

David’s Bridal has named Pamela B. Wallack as CEO, effective May 28. She joins David’s Bridal from Gap Inc., where she has held senior positions since 2005.

Conshohocken, Pa. -- David’s Bridal has named Pamela B. Wallack as CEO, effective May 28. She joins David’s Bridal from Gap Inc., where she has held senior positions since 2005.

Wallack was the president of Gap Adult, Body and Accessories from 2010 to 2011 and the president of Gap Kids and Baby from 2005 to 2010. In 2011, she was tapped to establish and lead the Gap Global Creative Center, responsible for global design, marketing and production

December 5, 2012
David’s Bridal to open new store at Great Northeast Plaza

Metro Commercial Real Estate said that David’s Bridal will open an 8,164-sq.-ft. store at Great Northeast Plaza, located in the northeastern part of Philadelphia.

Philadelphia -- Metro Commercial Real Estate said that David’s Bridal will open an 8,164-sq.-ft. store at Great Northeast Plaza, located in the northeastern part of Philadelphia.

The new store is slated to open by spring 2013.

August 28, 2012
Private equity company Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to acquire David’s Bridal

Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to acquire the 300-store David’s Bridal in a deal that values the bridal dress retailer at $1.05 billion.

New York -- Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to acquire the 300-store David’s Bridal in a deal that values the bridal dress retailer at $1.05 billion.
 
Leonard Green & Partners will remain a minority partner. CD&R operating partner Paul Pressler, former CEO of Gap Inc. and former senior Disney executive, will assume the role of chairman at the close of the transaction, expected in the fourth quarter.
  

March 18, 2011
Jo-Ann shareholders approve merger

Shareholders of Jo-Ann Stores on Friday approved a $1.6 billion merger with an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners.

New York City -- Shareholders of Jo-Ann Stores on Friday approved a $1.6 billion merger with an affiliate of Leonard Green & Partners.

Of all the shares that were voted, more than 99% were in favor of the agreement. Those in favor of the pact represented 82 of outstanding shares. The company expects the deal to close Friday.

The company will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

December 23, 2010
Jo-Ann Stores to be bought by Leonard Green for $1.6 billion

Jo-Ann Stores said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for $1.6 billion in cash.

Hudson, Ohio -- Jo-Ann Stores said Thursday it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of private-equity firm Leonard Green & Partners for $1.6 billion in cash.

Los Angeles-based Leonard Green’s acquisition of the U.S.’s largest fabric retailer follows its $3 billion purchase of J. Crew, announced in late November.

Going private will enable Jo-Ann Stores to renovate stores and accelerate the chain’s expansion. It currently operates 756 stores.

August 25, 2010
David’s Bridal to implement Alliance Data payment solution

Alliance Data Systems Corp. said Thursday that bridal retailer David’s Bridal has signed a multi-year...

August 1, 2010
David’s Bridal to open two stores in Ontario, Canada

X Team International announced that Vancouver, B.C.-based partner Sitings Realty completed two leases for David’s...

May 25, 2010
David’s Bridal to deploy Trusonic in-store music

Fluid Music Canada's Trusonic, a provider of Internet-delivered music and messaging services for retail stores,...

July 10, 2008
David’s Bridal Could Open First NYC Store

David's Bridal is close to signing a 10-year lease for its first shop in Manhattan,...

September 10, 2007
J.C. Penney in Partnership with David's Bridal

Plano, Texas, J.C....

December 31, 2006
Marrying Technology With Brand Power

Awedding may be a couple’s dream of love and happiness, but preparing for the special...