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Talbots CEO tries to revamp brand

NRF SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009

Talbots CEO Trudy Sullivan has her work cut out for her in rescuing the company, but she promises that all the stores aren't closing and that the brand will survive. So far, she has brought new life to the brand's clothing designs, launched special events in stores and increased the frequency of sales. Boston Globe, The (01/02)


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Chanel to cut jobs

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Heavy discounts don't prevent poor holiday performance

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