Tough times for Talbots

Spotlight on…Talbots

Women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc is in the midst of a major turnaround aimed at slashing costs by $100m…

US: Talbots names general merchandise manager for J Jill

Women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc has named Avra Myers as senior vice president and general merchandising manager of the…

US: Talbots names Gregory Poole supply chain chief

Women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc today (17 June) named Gregory Poole as its new executive vice president and chief…

US: Talbots agrees $50m loan with Japan’s Aeon

Struggling women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc has secured a $50m loan from its majority shareholder, the Japanese retail conglomerate…

US: Talbots to axe 9% of workforce in latest cost cuts

Struggling women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc is to axe 9% of its staff in a move that will save…

US: Better inventory management boosts Talbots Q1

Improved inventory management and cost control mean women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc is on track to meet its full-year…

US: Talbots brand taps former Calvin Klein designer

Former Calvin Klein designer Chris Jackson is to lead design direction of the Talbots brand, the company said yesterday (20…

US: Talbots reports softer Q1 sales, stronger April

US retail chain The Talbots reported first quarter sales of US$542m, compared to last year’s reported Q1 sales of $574m,…

US: Talbots revises payment terms as banks cut credit

Women’s wear retailer The Talbots Inc has revised payment terms with its major vendors after two major banks decided to…

US: Talbots unveils long-term growth blueprint

Beleaguered women’s wear retailer The Talbots has unveiled a multi-faceted strategic plan designed to return the company to long-term growth…