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October 2, 2008Chapter 7 or Chapter 11, Circuit City Management Needs to Make a Choice.
Analysis of: Circuit City Posts Loss As Sales Woes Continue | online.wsj.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
Circuit City has passed being just another mediocre company that needs to be patched up. Management needs to drastically down size this company or liquidate its assets. Here's why
October 2, 2008Online and Moble Channels Strongly Infuence Brick-And-Mortar Shopping Decisions
Analysis of: Multchannel Consumers Favor Online-To-Store Shopping Experience | www.directmag.com
Author: Martin Brill, Managing Partner, Sweetwater Consulting LLC
Multichannel retailers are driving shoppers for apparel, footwear and accessories to their stores after they find what they want online. This trend is so strong, that multiple electonic channels such as mobile and the Internet will influence 40% of retail sales by 2012.
September 30, 2008Circuit City's (new) Management Has A (new) Plan But It's Dependent On Others For It To Work.
Analysis of: Circuit City Posts Loss As Sales Woes Continue | online.wsj.com
Author: Cathy Stauffer, Founder, Cathy Stauffer Consulting
In addition to loosing hundreds of millions of dollars and significant market share, letting things get so bad for so long has resulted in CC loosing control - now it's largely up to others if CC will survive.
1. Vendors - at this point vendors are on top – without vendor support there...
September 23, 2008Debt Rating Company Loses Faith in Sears' (SHLD) Voodoo Retailing
Analysis of: Sears Holdings cut to 'B+' on pressured opg margins - Fitch | www.forbes.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
Fitch lowers Sears Holdings debt rating amidst government backed financial industry bailout. Here's why Sears isn't likely to benefit.
September 16, 2008"Diamond War" May Mean Lower Profits For Jewelers
Analysis of: Diamond War in South Africa Forces DTC to Postpone Sight | www.idexonline.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
As DeBeers grows weaker, producing countries are demanding a bigger piece of the profits from rough diamond sales. South Africa's recent demands may drive diamond price up sharply this fall and limit the supply of certain key sizes and qualities. This means jewelers may not get some product...
September 11, 2008Finlay (FNLY) Results Disturbing
Analysis of: Finlay Enterprises, Inc. F2Q08 (Qtr End 08/02/08) Earnings Call Transcript | seekingalpha.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
Finlay's declining margins and narrow credit line, in combination with an industry perilous close to a price war suggest investors, vendors, and capital suppliers should be concerned. Here's why.
September 5, 2008Can Signet Group (SIG) Take a Punch?
Analysis of: Signet Group Q2 profit plunges - Update | www.rttnews.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
By current accounts, Signet plans to ignore the price war that is shaping up in the jewelry industry this fall. That could cost share holders a lot of value now and in the future too. Here's why investors should be concerned.
September 4, 2008Zale-Analyst’s Enthusiasm Misplaced.
Analysis of: Analysts tout Zale's 4th-quarter results | money.cnn.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
As Zale increases its Fy09 earnings guidance, it is apparent management is promising the least likely numbers rather than the most probable ones. Here is why investors should be concerned.
September 4, 2008
Appliances drive Sears.
Analysis of: Sear's Profits Fall 62% In Second Quarter | www.chicagobusiness.com
Author: John White, Executive Vice President, Appliances, Brand Source
Appliances drive Sears.
Analysis of: Sear's Profits Fall 62% In Second Quarter | www.chicagobusiness.com
Author: John White, Executive Vice President, Appliances, Brand Source
Bottom line is Sears goes as their appliance business goes. with weakened demand and increased pressure from Lowe's and Depot there is no turnaround in sight. 5 years there will be lots of mall real estate available. Sears customers are dying and attracting new customers is not in scope...
August 25, 2008Michael Hill (MHI) Likely to Steal Market Share From Zale (ZLC), Kay, (SIG), Helzberg (BRK.A), and Fred Meyer (KR)
Analysis of: Michael Hill Buys U.S. Jewelry Stores from Whitehall (Update1) | www.bloomberg.com
Author: Nicholas White, President, White & Co
Michael Hill's entry into the US market during the 4th quarter of 2008 may mean more than lost sales for mid market jewelers in the Chicago area. Here's why.
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