Company's ANN Cares Program Benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R)

NEW YORK, Sep. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) today reaffirmed its philanthropic commitment to the fight against breast cancer, which the Company supports through its ANN Cares program. In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Ann Taylor is proud to continue its long-standing support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R). In 2007, Ann Taylor donated over $1.3 million to the fight against breast cancer through the sale of the Company's ANN Cares Cards, participation in Komen Race for the Cure(R) events, and by hosting Salute to Survivor Shopping Events, all of which the Company is continuing in 2008.

Commenting on the Company's commitment to fighting breast cancer, Ann Taylor President and CEO Kay Krill stated, 'Ann Taylor is proud to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) and Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R). The work of these two organizations is making a meaningful difference in the fight against breast cancer and is improving the lives of many women throughout the world.'

THE ANN CARES CARD

Each Fall, Ann Taylor offers the sale of ANN Cares Cards in all of the Company's stores and online. Ninety percent (90%) of the purchase price of every card sold is donated directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R), an organization dedicated to funding valuable research to prevent and cure breast cancer in our lifetime. Those who purchase the $25 ANN Cares Card, which is available now through October 15th, will receive 20% off every purchase of $100 or more at Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor LOFT, Ann Taylor Factory, LOFT Outlet, anntaylor.com, and anntaylorLOFT.com through the end of October.

KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE(R)

Throughout the year, Ann Taylor supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure(R), by participating in Race for the Cure(R) events across the country.