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J. Jill

J. Jill Turns Profitable for the Year; Q4 Net Slips

CEO Claire Spofford said the company beat expectations on the top and bottom lines last quarter and has a…

J. Jill Sticks to Guidance, Cites Growth Opportunities

At the ICR Conference, CEO Claire Spofford said the emphasis on full-price selling and a more fluid inventory…

CEO Claire Spofford on Bringing J. Jill Out of Its Shell

The Quincy, Massachusetts-based, 63-year-old brand is campaigning to elevate its profile.

Managing J. Jill Through COVID-19 and a Year of Change

CEO Claire Spofford discusses how the company is being run with new disciplines while maintaining the brand…

J. Jill Extends Forbearance Deal With Lenders

The retailer, which has raised doubts about its prospects as a "going concern," secured an extra week to…

Soma Intimates Is Helping Bring Chico’s FAS Back to Life

The company's stock shot up more than 18 percent Tuesday morning after the most recent quarterly earnings…

Christian Siriano ‘Definitely Pushing’ Style With J. Jill

The designer is creating a series of capsule collections for the specialty retailer.

J. Jill Names Elliot Staples SVP Design

Since joining as ceo in April 2018, Linda Heasley has been remaking the J. Jill team.

Retail’s Wild Ride on Wall Street in 2018

A look at some of the best- and worst-performing stocks in the sector.

J. Jill’s Stock Surges on Earnings Beat, Executive Changes

The company credits cleaner inventory and new digital features for its growth. But the fourth-quarter outlook…

Team Play at J. Jill: Two Execs Named

The specialty chain tapped industry veterans with expertise in merchandising and marketing.

Linda Heasley to Take Over CEO Role at J. Jill

Current ceo Paula Bennett will retire on April 16.

J. Jill Estimates Up to $215M Will Come From IPO

The women's apparel and accessories chain estimates more than 11 million shares will go for between $14 and…

J. Jill Eyes Growth Through IPO

The women's retailer said selling shares through an initial public offering will see it grow by 100 more…

TowerBrook Capital Partners Signs Agreement to Acquire J. Jill

TowerBrook Capital Partners has signed an agreement to acquire the J. Jill business from Arcapita and Golden…