
President, White & Co
Member of the Retail Council
Nicholas White is the President of White & Co., a custom jewelry retailer, where he has worked since 2001. Mr. White has held senior management positions in the world's largest jewelry retailers. He has buying expertise in diamonds, gold, and watches. He has technical expertise as a bench jeweler and is a gemologist. He has raised capital for start-up e-commerce businesses and has published more than 200 articles about retailing and retail jewelry. He is knowledgeable about most retail jewelers and is actively involved in jewelry retailing. He has been co-president of EMG LLC, Buying and Merchandising Director Signet Group PLC, EVP/COO Zale Corp., (This is me - Update Profile)
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.
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.
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Media Buyers | 1121 |
| Digital Outdoor Advertising Purchasers | 248 |
| Digital Outdoor Advertising Purchasers (North America) | 195 |
| Print Advertising Purchasers (North America) | 157 |
| Experts in the Retail Council | 116 |
June 15, 2006 | New York
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