Store Manager - Anonymous employee Talbots Employee Review

4.0
Sep 25, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

This company is invested in her customer. Time and tools are provided to ensure every associate is focused on the customer and her needs. Training is continuous to teach new skills. I am always pushed to explore new ways to exceed the customers expectations. This company has a very loyal customer that is a pleasure to serve.

Cons

There is a heavy responsibility to connect with new customers through outreach and networking, which is both awesome and challenging. This is only listed as a con because it is truly hard work and may scare some away. It is also a great opportunity to learn new skills and challenge your current management style. You will not be successful here if you are not willing to try new things.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

Really nice working environment here

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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