8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 13, 2007 (November 9, 2007)

ANNTAYLOR STORES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-10738	13-3499319
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

7 Times Square

New York, New York 10036

(Address, including Zip Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

(212) 541-3300

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

(Former Names or Former Addresses, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

(b) Robert C. Grayson resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors on November 9, 2007. A copy of the Press Release announcing Mr. Grayson’s resignation is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release issued by AnnTaylor Stores Corporation on November 12, 2007.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ANNTAYLOR STORES CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Barbara K. Eisenberg
		Barbara K. Eisenberg
Date: November 13, 2007		Executive Vice President,
		General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by AnnTaylor Stores Corporation on November 12, 2007.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ann Taylor Announces Resignation of Robert C. Grayson from

Company’s Board of Directors

New York, New York, November 12, 2007 – AnnTaylor Stores Corporation (NYSE: ANN) today announced that Robert C. Grayson has resigned from the Company’s Board of Directors to devote more time to his other business obligations. Mr. Grayson is President of The Grayson Company. He has served as a Director of the Company since 1992.

Commenting on the announcement, Chairman of Ann Taylor’s Board, Ronald W. Hovsepian, stated, “We regretfully accept Bob’s resignation, but understand his desire to spend more time on other obligations. We thank him for his contributions to Ann Taylor and wish him all the best in the future.”

Mr. Grayson added, “It has been my privilege to serve on Ann Taylor’s Board for the last 15 years. I leave to spend more time on other commitments, proud of my association and tenure with such a well-respected retailer.”

Ann Taylor is one of the country’s leading women’s specialty retailers, operating 887 stores in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and Online Stores at www.anntaylor.com and www.anntaylorLOFT.com as of August 4, 2007.

Contact:

Maria A. Sceppaguercio

SVP, Communications & Investor Relations

Ann Taylor Stores Corporation

7 Times Square, New York, NY 10036

212-457-2199