Segments The Companys segment reporting structure reflects an approach designed to optimize the operational coordination and resource allocation of its businesses across multiple functional areas including specialty retail, ecommerce and licensing. The six reportable segments described below represent the Companys activities for which separate financial information is available and utilized on a regular basis by the Companys executive team to evaluate performance and allocate resources. In identifying reportable segments and disclosure of product offerings, the Company considers economic characteristics, as well as products, customers, sales growth potential and long-term profitability. As such, the Company reports its operations in six reportable segments as follows:  ANN segment  consists primarily of the specialty retail, outlet and ecommerce operations of the Ann Taylor and LOFT brands.  Justice segment  consists of the specialty retail, outlet, ecommerce and licensing operations of the Justice brand.  Lane Bryant segment  consists of the specialty retail, outlet and ecommerce operations of the Lane Bryant brand and its Cacique intimates label.  maurices segment  consists of the specialty retail, outlet and ecommerce operations of the maurices brand.  dressbarn segment  consists of the specialty retail, outlet and ecommerce operations of the dressbarn brand.  Catherines segment  consists of the specialty retail and ecommerce operations of the Catherines brand. The accounting policies of the Companys reporting segments are consistent with those described in Notes 3 and 4. All intercompany revenues are eliminated in consolidation. Corporate overhead expenses are allocated to the segments based upon specific usage or other reasonable allocation methods. Net sales and operating income (loss) for each segment are as follows: Fiscal Years Ended July 30, 2016 July 25, 2015 July 26, 2014 Net sales: (millions) ANN (a) $ 2,330.9 $  $  Justice 1,106.3 1,276.8 1,384.3 Lane Bryant 1,130.3 1,095.9 1,080.0