Ms. Kindler to oversee Talbots merchandising strategy

23 Jan '08

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The Talbots Inc announced that it has named Lizanne Kindler, an accomplished merchant with experience in both store-based and online retailing, to the position of Senior Vice President of Merchandising, General Merchandise Manager, of the Talbots Brand.

Trudy F. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Talbots Inc commented, "The addition of Lizanne reflects our company's ongoing initiative to strengthen, reposition and reinvigorate our Talbots brand. With this appointment, we have completed the process of filling five key positions announced in the fall of 2007, with reputable industry talent."

Ms. Kindler, 38, was most recently Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager of Ann Taylor Loft. In that position, she helped guide the vision and strategic direction for the Loft Brand, re-organized the merchandising team to support growth initiatives and was involved in the brand's planning and allocation, marketing, visual merchandising and stores.

Ms. Kindler joined the Ann Taylor organization in 1992, and held a series of increasingly responsible executive positions, including Vice President, Merchandising for Sportswear and several other Loft product categories; Senior Director, Merchandising for AnnTaylor.com, and various merchant roles at both Loft and Ann Taylor.

In her new role at Talbots, Ms. Kindler will oversee the merchandising strategy and development of the Talbots brand apparel, shoe and accessory businesses. She will report to Basha Cohen, who recently joined Talbots last month as Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer.

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