QUINCY, MA. – May 15, 2008 — Specialty retailer J. Jill celebrates the opening of three retail locations during the month of May, including new stores in Cumming, GA; Cherry Hill, NJ; and Chino Hills, CA. In addition, the company is moving its store at Chicago’s Water Tower Place to a more prominent location within the mall.

With over 270 stores nationwide, J. Jill offers a selection of timeless clothing in a spectrum of misses and petite sizes. From relaxed to refined, the selection is marked by fluid lines, easy-care fabrics, artful styling details and an ever-evolving palette culled from nature. The stores complement this effortless sense of style with a serene shopping environment and attentive services that are in tune to the needs of a modern lifestyle.

To mark the stores’ arrival, J. Jill is hosting grand opening parties and offering prize drawings, free gifts and special offers at each of these new locations.

• Cumming, GA – The new J. Jill at The Avenue Forsyth opens Wednesday, May 14, and will host a grand opening party on May 24 from 10 am to 5 pm.



• Cherry Hill, NJ - J. Jill arrives Thursday, May 22, at Towne Place at Garden State Park, and will host its shopping party on May 31 from 10 am to 5 pm.



• Chino Hills, CA - Coming to the Shoppes at Chino Hills on Friday, May 23, J. Jill will host a grand opening party on May 31 from 10 am to 5 pm.

A series of gift card drawings is being offered at each store – starting on the opening day and continuing through the grand opening party.

In Chicago, the company is moving its store at Water Tower Place to a brand new location within the mall. This new location officially opens Thursday, May 29, at 10 am.

About J. Jill
J. Jill is a multi-channel retailer of women’s clothing and accessories with over 270 stores throughout the U.S. Based in Quincy, Mass., J. Jill is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Talbots, Inc. For more information, visit www.jjill.com or www.thetalbotsinc.com.