Talbots reviews

3.3

47% would recommend to a friend

(351 total reviews)
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Lizanne Kindler

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48% positive business outlook

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5.0
Oct 13, 2016

Great family feel

Anonymous employee
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Pros

This is a great place to work. The customers are loyal to the brand and truly appreciate your help. I enjoyed going to work.

Cons

My pay did not increase even after working there for 3 years. Sometimes dealing with customers was difficult but you find that with any retail job.

5.0
Sep 26, 2016

Sales Associate

Recommend
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Pros

Great manager and entire team. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming. I got the job being underqualified, I was 16 with no high school diploma yet and they still let me have the job!

Cons

After one year of working there I only received a 25 cent raise. They make you wear uncomfortable shoes, which I got knee and back problems from.

3.0
Sep 13, 2016
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Pros

If you're a customer, Talbots is great. Great product, great environment, good pricing.

Cons

If you're a store manager, the selling environment is challenging at best. Customers are very price conscious and looking for discounts. Don't be surprised to have a single customer seek multiple price adjustments for prior purchases. Staffing can be challenging due to the low hourly pay for sales and sales support staff . $10-$11 and hour to start might work in some areas, but in higher cost metropolitan areas, it is too low. And, the perpetual sales environment cannot be dismissed. Because customers are so expecting regular discounts it is nearly impossible to sell merchandise at full price. Without adjustments to sales plans to account for the continuous discounts, it is nearly impossible to meet sales goals and achieve bonus, even during the Holiday push.

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