Finlay Bondholders Buy Time at Suppliers Expense
February 27, 2009
Finlay to Exit Dpt. Stores, Close 40 of its Specialty Boutiques | www.diamonds.net
Troubled GE Capital and Falcon Harbinger bought time to get their weak balance sheets into better shape before pulling plug on Finlay Enterprises. Here's why Finlay needs new investors and soon.
Zale Management Brings Company to Its Knees
February 25, 2009
Zale Corp. reports loss, plans job cuts | www.portfolio.com
After a long string of failures, Zale's board and current operating management has finally brought this American retail icon to its knees. Here's more.
Will New French State TV Advertising Regulations Provide for TF1 and M6
February 25, 2009
TF1 Slumps Most Since 2001 on Sales Drop Forecast | www.bloomberg.com
1. French state-owned television will be phase out commercials entirely by 2011, eliminating some $700 million in advertising revenue 2. French TV ad spending was $4.6 billion in 2008. For 2009, ZenithOptimedia expects a 5% decline
Finlay to Declare Bankruptcy Unless Vendors Comply-Part 1
February 25, 2009
Finlay Negotiating Terms with Vendors | www.diamonds.net
Finaly tries to delay the inevitable if it can get certain suppliers to reschedule payments for last years merchandise. Here's the deal as reported and what it means to the industry.
February 24, 2009
RadioShack 4Q Net Drops 39% On Falling Margins, Sales | money.cnn.com
On the one hand Julian Day may be the right man for the job during a recession. On the other, his lack of vision and inexperience in specialty retailing may mean Radio Shack misses the biggest CE retailing opportunity since the advent of the category killer format. Here is why.
Do Birks & Mayors (BMJ) Results Fore Tell Grim Times for Retail Jewelers?
February 24, 2009
Birks & Mayors Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results | www.tradingmarkets.com
Everyone knows that the retail jewelry was one of the hardest hit sectors during the holiday season. Birks & Mayors earnings results may quantify just what "hard hit" means for the jewelry industry in general and for companies like Zale and Finlay specifically.
Zale (ZLC), A Model for the Future or History's Footnote?
February 23, 2009
IDEX Online Research: Inflation Pace for Jewelry Slows in January | www.idexonline.com
As Zale prepares to report the worst holiday profits in the company's history, its becomes clear that mid-market jewelers must reinvent their profit model in order to survive. Here's why
Are Walmart's (WMT) Best Day Behind It?
February 19, 2009
Wal-Mart Has Its Day | www.forbes.com
Even as Walmart thrives in this recessionary economy, changes in consumers buying behavior and rapidly declining international economies may mean its best day are behind it. Here's why.
New Chapter for Satellite Radio
February 19, 2009
Sirius XM, Liberty Reach A Deal | www.radioink.com
1. Sirius XM has 19 plus million devoted fans and lots of star power but has been unable to produce a profit. 2. Sirius XM has a total debt load of $ 3.25 billion 3. Echostar will do well since it is among the debt holders who will be paid off through the Liberty pact at a price considerably higher than when SATS acquired the notes
Declining Retail Sales Trend Likely to Continue.
February 13, 2009
Retail Sales Rebound...Just a Bit | seekingalpha.com
Despite a slightly better January, long term, declining retail sales growth is likely to continue. Here is why.
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