The Talbots, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a specialty retailer and cataloger of women’s, children’s, and men’s apparel, accessories, and shoes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company offers sportswear, casual wear, dresses, coats, sweaters, accessories, and shoes in misses, petites, woman, and woman petite sizes. It also provides an assortment of classic clothing and accessories for infants, toddlers, boys, and girls. In addition, the company offers a line of classic men’s sportswear and dress furnishings. The Talbots also markets its products through online. As of February 3, 2007, it operated 1,125 stores under the Talbots and 239 stores under the J. Jill brand names. The company was founded in 1947 and is based in Hingham, Massachusetts.
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