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The Talbots, Inc. (TLB) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
GlobalData, April 2011, Pages: 31
The Talbots, Inc. (TLB) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
Summary
The Talbots, Inc. (Talbots) is a leading specialty retailer of women's, men's, and children's apparel and related products; and online sales. The company got its start in New England in 1947 and remained a small regional chain for nearly 30 years before it was purchased by General Mills, which undertook its nationwide expansion. In the late 1980s, Talbots was sold to a Japanese retail conglomerate, which funded further growth for the company. In the 1990s, Talbots expanded both its product offerings and its geographical scope as it began to open stores overseas. As of October 31, 2010, the company operates 584 Talbots brand store in the US and Canada. The company operates in retail stores and direct sales segment. The company is headquartered at Hingham in Massachusetts, the US.
The Talbots, Inc. Key Recent Developments…
Apr 19, 2010: Talbots appoints two members to board of directors
Apr 07, 2010: Talbots incorporation acquires BPW
Mar 08, 2010: The Talbots appoints new EVP and general merchandise manager
This comprehensive SWOT profile of The Talbots, Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.
The profile contains critical company information including:
- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.
Note: Some sections may be missing if data is unavailable for the company
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Section 1 - About the Company
The Talbots, Inc. - Key Facts
The Talbots, Inc. - Key Employees
The Talbots, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
The Talbots, Inc. - Major Products and Services
The Talbots, Inc. - History
The Talbots, Inc. - Company Statement
The Talbots, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
The Talbots, Inc. - Business Description
The Talbots, Inc. - Corporate Strategy
The Talbots, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
The Talbots, Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Improved Supply Chain
Strength - Broad Range of Products
Strength - Well Developed Distribution Channels
The Talbots, Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Dependence on a Single Distribution Facility
Weakness - Weak Liquidity Position
Weakness - Declining Market Share in Sector
The Talbots, Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Rationalization of Existing Store Portfolio
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Private Labels
Opportunity - Online Shopping
The Talbots, Inc. - Threats
Threat - Legal Proceedings
Threat - Intense Competition
Threat - Fast Changing Fashion Trends and Pricing Pressure
The Talbots, Inc. - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
The Talbots, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Apr 19, 2010: Talbots appoints two members to board of directors
Apr 07, 2010: Talbots incorporation acquires BPW
Mar 08, 2010: The Talbots appoints new EVP and general merchandise manager
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
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