Operating under the brands Talbots and J. Jill, The Talbots, Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailer of women’s classic apparel, shoes and accessories. At the end of fiscal 2007, the Company operated a total of 1,421 stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and the U.K., with 1,150 stores under the Talbots brand name and 271 stores under the J. Jill brand name. Its direct marketing operation circulated approximately 126 million catalogs worldwide in fiscal 2007, with 48 million under the Talbots brand name and 78 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.

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.

About Talbots
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.

About J. Jill
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.

For a sneak peak at what's ahead, view J. Jill's April 2008 Look Book.  To request a hard copy Look Book or images, email publicrelations@jjill.com.

2007 Corporate Highlights
Headquarters: Hingham, Massachusetts
2007 Annual Revenues:	$2.2 billion
Talbots:	$1.8 billion
J. Jill:	$478 million