In 2006, J.Jill was acquired by rival retailer The Talbots, Inc., ceasing to be a publicly traded company; Talbots topped Liz Claiborne in a "bidding war" for ownership of J. Jill, paying US$517 million for the brand.
In 2006, J.Jill was acquired by rival retailer The Talbots, Inc., ceasing to be an independent entity; Talbots secured the brand through a competitive bid process, surpassing Liz Claiborne's offer and paying US$517 million for it.