March 10, 2010
Major Zale investor has dumped most shares | www.reuters.com
Zale's second largest shareholder dumps the majority of its Zale holding, suggesting there may not be a deal to be made to recapitalize the company. Here is more.
Zale Corporation (ZLC)-Will Breeden Capital Management be the Big Winner?
February 26, 2010
Zale (ZLC) NewsBite - ZLC Earnings Top Forecasts | www.marketintelligencecenter.com
As a bevy of eager buyers look to invest in Zale or buy its divisions, Breeden Capital Management stands to be the big loser if you believe Richard Breeden will just write off $200 million and go away. On the other hand, all tis activity could be nothing more than smoke and mirrors to provide a foundation for buying absolute control of Zale and taking it private. Here is more.
Zale's Board Finally Face Hard Choices, But Are They Too Late?
February 24, 2010
Apollo Seeks Stake in Zale | online.wsj.com
Zale waited until the last minute to begin to restructure the company. Now with Christmas 2010 planning and buying fast approaching deadlines, the company is already behind the planning and execution curve form FY 2010. Here is more.
February 10, 2010
Zale Corporation Retains Peter J. Solomon Company | www.businesswire.com
Zale crossed a line when it hired P.J. Solomon. What ever the out come the company as the market and the industry has know it will never be the same again. Here's more.
Did Zale (ZLC) Board Fumble Again?
February 5, 2010
Struggling Zale Looks to Suppliers for Cash | online.wsj.com
Zale approach to suppliers was unsophisticated and showed a complete lack of understanding of the industry. Here's more.
Is Michael Hiil (MHI) Zale's (ZLC) Best Hope?
February 2, 2010
Zale Next Retail Bankruptcy: Poll Predicts | www.thestreet.com
As Zale struggles to survive, other jewelry companies are looking to change the geography of jewelry retailing in North America. Michael Hill International could be Zale's last best hope. Here's more.
"IT LOOKS LIKE THIS" (the outlook for 3D TV)
January 31, 2010
BSkyB profit, sales up; to launch 3D TV in April | www.totaltele.com
· Are you aware of its limitations and what it takes to produce content? · Is anyone discussing the technological choices being made available to the buying public?· Which method will be adopted or I prefer to say forced upon us?· Did you know there are other technologies and options absolutely know one is discussing?· Does the public know what those of us on the inside know?
Despite CEO's Departure, Has Anything Changed At Zale?
January 29, 2010
Where You Might Not Shop In 2010 | www.forbes.com
The board was quick enough to fire it latest CEO after dismal Christmas sales, but has anything really changed? Here is more.
January 14, 2010
UPDATE 2-Zale CEO, others quit amid losses; shares slide | www.reuters.com
Zale's Borad of Directors took the first steps in resturcturing the company. the question is are the changes designed to help revitalize the company orfacilitate its eventual liquadation? Here's more.
My View: A Snapshot of the Retail Jewelry Business
December 29, 2009
Retailers get a modest gift this holiday season | www.latimes.com
Comparable store Christmas sales for jewelers look disappointing at first glance. Here's why this years sales results may be a prelude to even more difficult times for jewelers in 2010 and further out into the decade.
Americans are so Narrow Minded - a GDC report
March 17, 2010
TMobile’s for sale – Google should buy
February 5, 2010
Apple iPAD Impact on AT&T and Other Wireless Services
January 30, 2010
MagicJack versus Wireless Carriers - Mobile VoIP In-building Solution
January 8, 2010
Google's Nexus One - Game Changer But How?
January 3, 2010