Talbots Names Sue Walsh SVP Of Stores for The J. Jill Brand
September 22 2008 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) today announced that it has named Sue
Walsh Senior Vice President of Stores for the J. Jill brand. In
this role, Ms. Walsh will be responsible for the sales and
operations of J. Jill�s over 280 stores, and will report directly
to J. Jill President Paula Bennett. Ms. Walsh, 46, is a 25-year
retail veteran, with extensive expertise in store operations. Ms.
Walsh spent nearly 13 years at Williams-Sonoma Inc., where she
served in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as Vice
President of Stores for Pottery Barn. In this role, she was
responsible for the operation and profitability of 200 locations
across the United States and Canada. She also oversaw the growth of
the division from 103 stores to its current size and scope, in
addition to the remodel and expansion of 33 locations. Prior to
Williams-Sonoma, Ms. Walsh served as District Manager of Contempo
Casuals and Department Manager of Bradlees. �We are thrilled to
welcome Sue to the J. Jill team, as she brings a strong track
record of success in designing and implementing sales generation,
merchandising and customer service training programs that have
delivered meaningful operational and financial returns,� said Paula
Bennett, President of J. Jill. �Further, her success in integrating
corporate and field leadership teams will be instrumental as we
continue to build the brand and improve the profitability of the
business.� Ms. Walsh holds a bachelor�s degree in English from
Boston College, and resides in Dallas, TX and will be relocating to
the Boston area. The Talbots, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer
and direct marketer of women�s apparel, shoes and accessories. The
Company currently operates stores in 870 locations in 47 states,
the District of Columbia, and Canada, with 591 locations under the
Talbots brand name and 279 locations under the J. Jill brand name.
Both brands target the age 35 plus customer population. 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.
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