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Mr Kowalczyk to be responsible for Talbots Strategic Planning

10 Oct '07

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The Talbots Inc announced that Philip H. Kowalczyk, currently President of the Company's J. Jill Group Inc has been named Chief Operating Officer of The Talbots Inc effective immediately. He will report directly to Trudy F. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer.

In his new role, Mr. Kowalczyk will be responsible for Talbots Inc Strategic Planning and International, the Talbots brand Direct Marketing and Customer Service operation and certain Talbots Inc shared services functions including Information Services, Distribution/Fulfillment Operations, and Manufacturing/Sourcing & Product Integrity. He will also assist the Company during its strategic review of its brand positioning and growth initiatives.

“Phil has played a key role in helping to stabilize and integrate J. Jill into Talbots operations following the Company's acquisition of J. Jill in May 2006. He has done an exceptional job in bringing important business disciplines, organizational structure and merchandising processes and controls to the J. Jill brand that are necessary for accelerated growth."

"In his new position as Chief Operating Officer at Talbots, we can effectively leverage Phil's extensive experience with the Company and his intimate understanding of what both brands stand for, as we develop our long range strategic plan,” commented Ms. Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Talbots Inc.

“At the same time, we will be seeking a talented leader for J. Jill who can dramatically move that brand forward and realize its exciting potential.”

The Company has begun a comprehensive search for a successor to Mr. Kowalczyk as President of J. Jill and has retained Kirk Palmer & Associates Inc in New York City to manage the process. During the interim period, in addition to his new responsibilities Mr. Kowalczyk will retain his current position.

Mr. Kowalczyk joined Talbots in 2004 as Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Kowalczyk previously was Managing Director of Kurt Salmon Associates.

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