Talbots Names J. Jill Exec

Hingham, Mass. The Talbots, Inc. Monday announced that it has named Sue Walsh senior VP of stores for the J. Jill brand. In this role, she will be responsible for the sales and operations of J. Jill’s more than 280 stores, and will report directly to J. Jill president Paula Bennett.

Walsh spent nearly 13 years at Williams-Sonoma Inc., where she served in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as VP of stores for Pottery Barn.