Talbots Retains Moelis To Help Sell J. Jill

The Talbots Inc. has retained Moelis & Company to serve as its financial advisor. Moelis is charged with assisting with the sale of the J. Jill brand.

Talbots put J. Jill up for sale on Nov. 6, and plans to focus on the core Talbots brand once the sale goes through.

Gregor Shaia, managing director at Moelis & Company and former head of retail investment banking for Bear Stearns, will act as lead advisor on the sale.