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, Inc. Corporate Headquarters - Hingham, MA

Talbots Corporate Headquarters is located about 30 minutes south of Boston, Massachusetts and serves as
the company's business and merchandising offices. We are situated in a beautiful residential area with the
serenity of the ocean less than a mile away and the excitement of the city 15 miles away from our red doors.
The headquarters is home to more than 1,000 employees who work in merchandising, finance, human
resources, market research, consumer and store location research, manufacturing, information systems,
advertising, catalog development, direct marketing and customer service.

Distribution Center - Lakeville, MA

Talbots state-of-the-art Distribution Center for retail, catalog and web is located in Lakeville, Massachusetts.
Lakeville is a rural community located 35 miles south of the Hingham Corporate Headquarters. Talbots
Distribution Center is situated in the Great Ponds Industrial Park, close to Interstate 495 and the MBTA
commuter rail station. The 930,000 square foot distribution center processes all Talbots domestic store
merchandise, catalog and web shipments worldwide. The Distribution Center processes in excess of 40
million units annually.

Product Development - New York, NY

Talbots Product Development Center is located on the 8th floor at 1700 Broadway in New York City,
conveniently located to the garment center, prime shopping, hotels and transportation hubs. The office
consists of general offices for the execution of all product development activities, the product services
color/fabric library and art studio, and the compliance department

Customer Service Center - Knoxville, TN

The Knoxville Customer Service Center, located in East Tennessee, is at the Gateway to the Smoky
Mountains. Knoxville is the third fastest growing city in the South. The Customer Service Center works in
partnership with catalog development, direct marketing, merchandising, MIS, telecommunications, Lakeville
and customer service. All of these areas support our Catalog Sales efforts by providing technical assistance
and communicating information which impacts our customer service.

Systems Center - Tampa, Florida

Talbots Systems Center is located in beautiful Tampa, Florida. Our state-of-the-art facility is located only
minutes away from the country's #1 airport and from the beaches of Clearwater and St. Petersburg. We are
centrally located in the Westshore Business District with easy access to the University of South Florida and
the University of Tampa.

Retail
With a longstanding tradition of service excellence with a personal touch, Talbots stores provide a warm and
friendly workplace where both customers and associates are valued. Talbots continually trains our
associates to uphold industry-best practices, and our innovative philosophy supports our stores in the quest
to “Do What is Right” for the customer and the business.

J. Jill Corporate Office and Product Development – Quincy, MA, Distribution Center – Tilton, NH, Liaison
Office - New Delhi, India, Retail Stores – Various Malls and Lifestyle Centers Across United States
J. Jill’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Quincy, Massachusetts just south of Boston. The office is
approximately 96,000 square feet and houses the company’s business and merchandising offices. The
Distribution Center opened in 1998 in Tilton, New Hampshire. This 573,000 square foot facility houses J.
Jill’s fulfillment and distribution operations, as well as the company’s call center operation and other
administrative offices. J. Jill opened its liaison office in 2006 in New Delhi, India. The office oversees the
development, sourcing and manufacturing of the brand’s apparel and accessories that are manufactured in
India. About the Brand: 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.

We are currently seeking candidates for the following opportunities:

Talbots Corporate Headquarters in Hingham

Manager, Store Information Systems

Manager, Store Financial Planning & Analysis
Senior Accounting Analyst
IT Auditor
Fixed Asset Accountant
Policy & Procedures Writer
Manager, State & Local Tax
Project Manager, Federal Income Tax Compliance
Web Project Manager
Merchandise Planner
Graphic Designer

Talbots Product Development Office, New York, NY

Design Manager, Fashion Accessories

Associate Design Manager, Sweaters

Talbots Systems Center, Tampa FL

Database Analyst- Oracle Financials
Database Analyst- PeopleSoft
Systems Analyst- PeopleSoft
Sr. Programmer Analyst (PKMS/WMS/AS400 experience)

J. Jill Corporate Office, Quincy, MA

Retail Planner
Retail Planning Manager
Director of Retail Marketing
Copywriter
Business Analyst, Product Development
Manager of Supply Chain Process and Application
Store Systems Specialist

J. Jill Distribution Center, Tilton, NH

Sales Tax Associate

For a full description of Talbots Brand opportunities, please go www.talbots.jobs.

Interested in working at Talbots, but can't find the specific opportunity you're looking
for? Click here to submit your resume to be considered for future opportunities in
Merchandising (Buyer, Assistant Buyer), Product Development (Design Manager,
Assistant Design Manager), Manufacturing (Technical Design, Sourcing), Catalog
Development (Art Director, Copywriter), Finance or Direct Marketing.
For additional Talbots Brand information you may contact:
Kimberly Bartlett
1 Talbots Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
781- 741-4255

If you are interested in working with J. Jill or receiving additional information on the
J. Jill positions listed above, please send an e-mail to Krista.williams@jjill.com.