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Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Jewelers face higher risk in diamond supply, price volatility and demand

November 9, 2011

DeBeers's managing owner, Nicky Oppenheimer, said the family has sold its shares in the business to AngloAmerican, which will control about 85% of the legendary diamond group. According to the JCK report, AngloAmerican “has embraced modern corporate governance, and is considered well-run and professional.” That is business speak for maximizing shareholder value, which means selling a lot more diamonds at today’s inflated prices at retailers like Zale, Signet, Tiffany, Blue Nile and Birks & Mayors.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Young Billionaires Capitalize on New Consumer Norms

September 23, 2011

Analysis of:The Forbes 400 | www.forbes.com

Whether by design or luck, consumers’ need for safety and belonging appears to be the force behind some of America’s newest fortunes.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Is Zale in Recession?

September 8, 2011

One year after Zale began its fourth (or is it fifth or sixth?) turnaround attempt since 2003, the company’s newest and least experienced management team seems headed for mediocrity at best, and failure at worst, as pricing decisions catch up with management.  Managers cannot be held accountable for inflation, speculation, or underlying changes in the economy, but they are responsible for planning, pricing, assortments, inventory levels and positioning strategy.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Putting Zale’s (ZLC) Challenges into Context

January 9, 2011

Analysis of:Investors cautious on Zale as sales report nears | www.dallasnews.com

As Zale prepares to announce November and December sales, what seems important is to put 2010 events into context. Here is more.

Joseph SmithPresident and CEODefault Mitigation Management

QE II Leads the way to currency issues!

November 16, 2010

Analysis of:Intermission on the Stage of World Finance | seekingalpha.com

The dollar was already under fire, with QE II there is a big target on the dollar, certainly not worth the minimal impact to deflation.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Zale (ZLC) Ranked Riskiest Retailer

October 14, 2010

Analysis of:Zale records $45.8 million in charges related to credit risk | m.dallasnews.com

Once America's number 1 retail jeweler, Zale now has the distinction of being Forbes' number one riskiest retail investment. Here is more.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Zale (ZLC): Is the End In Sight?

September 30, 2010

Analysis of:Zale CEO Discusses F4Q2010 Results - Earnings Call Transcript | seekingalpha.com

Despite new capital, a new board, and a new CEO, Zale still faces the same product, merchandising, value, and positioning problems that created the liquidity crisis in January 2010. Here is more.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Will Golden Gate Get It Wrong by Investing In Zale (ZLC)?

July 24, 2010

Analysis of:Zale shareholders expected to OK Golden Gate Capital plan | m.dallasnews.com

With the economy softening, Golden Gate has big decisions to make before investing in Zale. Here is more.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Movado (MOV) Struggles to Find Its Place In a Changing Market Place

June 24, 2010

Analysis of:Movado taps Faranda for new senior VP post | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Movado continues to struggle, here are some reasons why.

Nicholas WhitePresidentRetail Horizons, Inc

Nine Reasons Why 2010 Will Likely End Poorly for Zale.

June 21, 2010

Analysis of:UPDATE 1-Zale must pay or Citibank will sever agreement | www.reuters.com

Zale’s in ability to get its financial house in order jeopardizes the company's very survival. But, that may be the least of Zale's problems. Here's more.

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