A good place to work overall, with many of the usual challenges associated with retail - Retail Sales Associate Talbots Employee Review

3.0
Mar 9, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great team, very professional and committed to their work. Customers are pleasant to work with, and knowledgeable about the brand. Quality apparel, modest employee discounts.

Cons

The compensation does not match the level of commitment required. Also, an annual fundraiser designed to assist 'women in financial need' (many of them single parents) seemed ironic given the hourly wages of so many of Talbots employees who are struggling to make ends meet on one income. Finally, employees are encouraged to wear the most current styles, but it is an unrealistic request, considering the product price points, compensation rates and employee discounts.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Really nice working environment here

Cons

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1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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