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 absorbed into rival retailer The Talbots, Inc., ending its status as a publicly traded company; Talbots triumphed in a bidding battle for ownership of J. Jill, securing the brand with a purchase price of US$517 million.