The Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) invites investors to listen to a broadcast of the Company’s conference call to discuss second quarter 2009 earnings results. The conference call will be broadcast live on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at www.thetalbotsinc.com/ir/ir.asp. In order to participate in the conference call, please dial 866-336-2423 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time and give the passcode "TLB". The conference call, which will last approximately one hour, will be archived online shortly after its completion and will be available for a period of twelve months. Participating in the call will be Trudy Sullivan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and other members of the senior management team.

The Talbots, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer and direct marketer of women’s apparel, shoes and accessories. At the end of second quarter 2009, the Company operated 588 Talbots brand stores in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada. Talbots brand on-line shopping site is located at www.talbots.com.

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