Talbots hires senior vp of merchandising

HINGHAM, Mass. Talbots Tuesday announced that it has named Lizanne Kindler to the position of senior vp of merchandising and general merchandise manager of the Talbots brand.

In her new role at Talbots, Kindler will oversee the merchandising strategy and development of the Talbots brand apparel, shoe and accessory businesses. She will report to Basha Cohen, who recently joined Talbots last month as evp and chief merchandising officer.

Kindler was most recently senior vp and general merchandising manager of Ann Taylor Loft. In that position, she helped guide the vision and strategic direction for the Loft Brand, re-organized the merchandising team to support growth initiatives and was involved in the brand’s planning and allocation, marketing, visual merchandising and stores.