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September 7, 2011
Talbots posts bigger-than-expected loss; chief creative officer out

Talbots posted a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Wednesday, largely due to increased markdowns.

Hingham, Mass. — Talbots posted a bigger-than-expected second-quarter loss on Wednesday, largely due to increased markdowns. The retailer also said that chief creative officer Michael Smaldone has departed the company, effective immediately.

Talbots reported a net loss of $37.3 million for the period ended July 30, compared with a profit of $941,000 a year earlier. Revenue fell 10% to $271.1 million from $300.7 million. Same-stores sales fell 10.4%.

February 24, 2011
Talbots unveils new store design

The Talbots unveiled its new store design at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J.

Hingham, Mass. -- The Talbots unveiled its new store design at the Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J.

The 5,500-sq.-ft. store has an upscale, residential feel, with a layout of five individual rooms for different merchandise stories.

Talbots chief creative officer Michael Smaldone collaborated with Robin Kramer of Kramer Design Group on the space.

December 12, 2007
Talbots Announces Executive Appointments

Hingham, Mass., As...