MAHWAH, N.J., 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — After more than six months of extensive planning, ascena retail group, inc. (NASDAQ:ASNA) (the “Company”) today (Oct. 4, 2016) begins the execution phase of its major enterprise transformation plan. In addition to the ongoing implementation of its $235 million cost-savings initiative associated with its integration of ANN INC.,…