Tiffany's (TIF) Outlook Uncertain
July 12, 2009
Tiffany First Quarter Sales, Profit Decline | www.idexonline.com
Always a well managed business, Tiffany faces a host of uncertainties that are out of management's control for the time being. Here's more.
Sears (SHLD) Eyes Early Sales For Christmas 2009
July 10, 2009
Christmas in July? | www.retail-merchandiser.com
Sears hasn't shown much retailing leadership for years, but may be there is still one good retailer left in the company. Here's more.
Zale Stock Makes Overvalued List
July 9, 2009
15 Overvalued Small Caps from Russell 2000 | seekingalpha.com
Zale stock has been singled out as one of the best performers in recent weeks, but that may be changing. Here's why.
Jewelry Industry Unwilling or Unable to Deal With Finlay's Risk
July 9, 2009
IDEX Online Research: Finlay’s Odds for Survival Not in Its Favor | www.idexonline.com
Finlay's failure to downsize may be a consequence of the recession. On the other hand, it may be part of long term liquadtion plan structured to benefit secured creditors at the expense of others debtors like the jewelry trade. Regardless, here is why the industry needs a better way to manage financial risk.
Zale(ZLC) Bleeds Human Capital and Cash Too
July 8, 2009
Zale loses top marketing executive, controller | www.dallasnews.com
Zale loses more than a markleting executive and a controller. Here's more.
Wall Street's Alchemists Tout Securitization
June 29, 2009
Study Says Securitization Lowers Credit Costs, Expands Supply | seekingalpha.com
Despite its track record, pundits tout the benefits securitization. Here's more.
Jewelry Not So Prime In Walmart
June 25, 2009
Wal-Mart gives prime placement to fine jewelry | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com
Despite some evidence to the contrary, fine jewelry may be less important to Walmart. If so, that would be good news for small specialty jewelers if they choose to take advantage of the opportunity. Here's more.
Goldman Sachs Misses the Point
June 19, 2009
Goldman Sachs' Downgrade of Wal-Mart Incorrectly Favors Discretionary Retailers 4 comments | seekingalpha.com
Goldman Sachs may be right with respect Walmart, for all the wrong reasons. Here's more.
The Power of Large Jewelry Chains Declines
June 18, 2009
Finlay Enterprises Provides Update on Execution of Its Strategic Plan ~ | finance.yahoo.com
Finlay's demise is just one more signal that the power of the large mass merchandised jewelry chains is declining. Here's more.
Will Zale Succumb to Its Self-Inflected Wounds?
May 27, 2009
Zale Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results | www.businesswire.com
Zale reported SIGNIFICANTLY lower than expected sales and earnings for its third quarter in the face of higher stock prices only a day earlier. Either faith in Zale springs eternal or traders got surprised by the dynamics of the jewelry business in general and Zale specifically. Here’s more.
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