Talbots
Company Overview / Company History
In the trend-driven world, Talbots is a classic staple for women’s fashion. Along with along with the companies mission to mix the flirty trends of today with its main classic styles, Talbots sticks to what its known for which keeps bringing back loyal customers. Founded in 1947, Talbots now has more than 1,350 stores in 47 US states, Canada, and the UK, under the Talbots and J. Jill names.
Talbot’s is a leading specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailor of women, children’s and men’s classic apparel. Its collection for women includes high-quality sportswear, versatile career separates, casual wear and special occasion classics in an extensive range of sizes. A complementary selection of shoes and accessories provides customers with "head-to-toe" wardrobing. The company also offers children’s clothing through its catalog, internet site and in Talbot’s Kids retail stores located throughout the U.S. Talbot’s Men’s, the company’s line of high-quality classic sportswear for men, is available in select retail locations as well as online and in a separate catalog mailed in the spring and fall. Talbot’s maintains a timeless, unconditional guarantee on its merchandise supporting its credo, "Do What is Right for the Customer." (Sullivan)
Talbot’s mission statement is “Talbot’s is a growth-oriented, customer responsive company. We will be the leader in marketing classic apparel and related merchandise to the quality conscious, tasteful customer.” This defines the company’s business objective and shows how the company is committed to quality products and quality service. We are totally committed to giving each customer a great experience as they shop through great service. Lynda Cane, one of Talbot’s long time customers said, “You always know you will be taken care of when you walk thought the red doors of Talbots, everyone treats you as if you are family.” In order to maintain these objectives, we offer a personal shopping service and
In the trend-driven world, Talbots is a classic staple for women’s fashion. Along with along with the companies mission to mix the flirty trends of today with its main classic styles, Talbots sticks to what its known for which keeps bringing back loyal customers. Founded in 1947, Talbots now has more than 1,350 stores in 47 US states, Canada, and the UK, under the Talbots and J. Jill names.
Talbot’s is a leading specialty retailer, cataloger and e-tailor of women, children’s and men’s classic apparel. Its collection for women includes high-quality sportswear, versatile career separates, casual wear and special occasion classics in an extensive range of sizes. A complementary selection of shoes and accessories provides customers with "head-to-toe" wardrobing. The company also offers children’s clothing through its catalog, internet site and in Talbot’s Kids retail stores located throughout the U.S. Talbot’s Men’s, the company’s line of high-quality classic sportswear for men, is available in select retail locations as well as online and in a separate catalog mailed in the spring and fall. Talbot’s maintains a timeless, unconditional guarantee on its merchandise supporting its credo, "Do What is Right for the Customer." (Sullivan)
Talbot’s mission statement is “Talbot’s is a growth-oriented, customer responsive company. We will be the leader in marketing classic apparel and related merchandise to the quality conscious, tasteful customer.” This defines the company’s business objective and shows how the company is committed to quality products and quality service. We are totally committed to giving each customer a great experience as they shop through great service. Lynda Cane, one of Talbot’s long time customers said, “You always know you will be taken care of when you walk thought the red doors of Talbots, everyone treats you as if you are family.” In order to maintain these objectives, we offer a personal shopping service and
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