| The Talbots, Inc. is a specialty retailer and direct marketer of women's apparel, accessories and shoes sold under the Talbots brand. The Company's segments include: Stores and Direct Marketing. On April 7, 2010, the Company was merged with BPW Acquisition Corp. The Company's stores are located in 46 states and Canada. In 2010, its stores accounted for 81.7% of its revenue. As of January 29, 2011, the Company operated a total of 568 stores under the Talbots name, including retail stores, upscale outlets and surplus outlets. As of January 29, 2011, the Company operated 551 stores in the United States and 17 stores in Canada. In 2010, direct marketing accounted for 18.3% of its net sales, with the Internet channel comprising 73.0% of its net direct marketing sales. In 2010, the Company issued 15 separate Talbots catalogs across all business concepts. |
