Operating under the brands Talbots and J. Jill, The Talbots, Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailer of women’s, children’s and men’s apparel, shoes and accessories. At the end of fiscal 2006, the Company operated a total of 1,364 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and the U.K., with 1,125 stores under the Talbots brand name and 239 stores under the J. Jill brand name. Its direct marketing operation circulated approximately 118 million catalogs worldwide in fiscal 2006, with 48 million under the Talbots brand name and 70 million under the J. Jill brand name. Talbots brand on-line shopping site is located at www.talbots.com and the J. Jill brand on-line shopping site is located at www.jjill.com.

Talbots assortment for women features modern classic styles in apparel, shoes and accessories, providing head-to-toe wardrobing for all occasions--from work, to weekend, to special occasion. The merchandise is offered across several Talbots retail concepts, including Talbots Misses, Talbots Petites, Talbots Woman, Talbots Woman Petites and Talbots Collection. In addition to its line for women, which is available in stores throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K., Talbots offers classic children's clothing through Talbots Kids and classic sportswear for men through Talbots Mens.

J. Jill's artistically inspired line of apparel, shoes and accessories is designed to appeal to women with a sophisticated casual lifestyle. The merchandise derives its inspiration from natural elements and is distinguished by relaxed, feminine styling and unique, artistic details. Appropriate for multiple end uses, the J. Jill line is offered throughout the United States in Misses, Petites, Woman and Tall sizes.

Associates The Talbots, Inc. currently employs a combined total of approximately 16,000 associates worldwide, including 12,300 associates at Talbots and 3,700 at J. Jill.

Learn more about Talbots at http://www.Talbots.com or http://www.thetalbotsinc.com

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