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J.Jill appoints L Brands EVP to board of directors

Shelley Milano has joined the J.Jill board of directors, effective immediately. Milano is currently executive vice president and chief human resources officer for L Brands. “I recognize that J.Jill occupies an important place in the market and serves an important role in its customers’ lives," Milano said in a statement. "I look forward to...

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J.Jill president and chief executive officer steps down

Linda Heasley has stepped down from her roles as president, chief executive officer and member of the board with J.Jill after a year and a half with the brand. While the company has not commented on Heasley's departure, this news coincides with the report of J.Jill's disappointing third quarter results, which saw a comparable sales decrease of 7...

Retail

J.Jill announces the opening of a new Boston location

Women's apparel brand J.Jill is continuing to expand its retail footprint through the opening of a new store in Copley Place, Boston. This marks the retailer's fifth location in the Greater Boston area. Situated in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, Copley Place is a Simon-owned shopping center that houses stores for over 50 brands. J.Jill...

Fashion

J.Jill and Christian Siriano collaborate on size inclusive capsules

J.Jill and Christian Siriano are joining forces to promote size inclusivity in womenswear. The apparel brand and CFDA designer will collaborate on a series of capsule collections with diverse range of sizing. “Christian Siriano is one of today’s most influential fashion designers and a celebrity red-carpet favorite,” Linda Heasley, president and...

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J.Jill hires Mark Webb as new CFO

J.Jill Inc. has announced on April 15 that Mark Webb will take on the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer. He will assume this role on May 1, overseeing finance, tax, accounting, treasury, investor relations, company planning, and real estate, according to the company’s announcement. “Mark has an impressive track record...

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Business

J. Jill names new executives

J.Jill, Inc. has announced the appointment of two new executives to the company's senior leadership team. Brian Beitler will join the company as executive vice president, chief marketing and brand development officer and Shelley Liebsch as senior vice president and chief merchandising officer. Together, Beitler and Liebsch bring decades of...

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J.Jill’s stock halved its value after retailer lowered Q3 profit forecast

Shares of J. Jill Inc lost half their value on Thursday, after the U.S. womenswear chain slashed its third-quarter profit forecast due to a slowdown in traffic to its stores. “We see the miss as largely explainable, and believe the company is sufficiently nimble to address the missteps in short order,” Jefferies analyst Randal Konik said, adding...