The Talbots, Inc. is an American specialty retailer and direct marketer of women's clothing, shoes and fashion accessories. As of 2018, the company operated 495 Talbots stores in the United States: 425 core Talbots stores, 65 Talbots Factory Outlets and five Talbots Clearance stores. The company's retail operation comprises approximately 80% of its overall business, with the other 20% conducted via catalog and internet.