Manager - Store Manager Talbots Employee Review

5.0
Oct 4, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

When recruited to Talbots four years ago, I didn't expect the environment to be so incredibly different than my precious retail experience. This is a company that truly values their customers; who provides quality products, puts the customer first and offers her an experience like none other in the world of retail. Talbots is always looking for ways to make the customer's experience truly rewarding. Because of this, the loyalty customers have to our brand is mind-blowing, even after four years with the company. It's so rewarding to hear the positive feedback they provide to us every day.

Cons

Although our hours are considerable more enjoyable than most retail environments, it is still a requirement to work evenings and weekends.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. This company is garbage compared to how it used to be.

Cons

Slave wages, not enough hours for anyone except management because the private equity company that owns us has cut our staff to a skeleton crew even on busy days. Management and associate alike are stretched super thin to the point of exhaustion. Even as a sales associate, there was a time I supported myself on a Talbots salary. Now I have to choose between paying my car insurance or getting an oil change. I used to get 30+ hours a week even as a sales associate. Now I'm lucky if I get 20. Health benefits are a rip-off. The company in my observation has had a time finding and maintaining good workers. If you value your livelihood, run fast and run far.

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