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As Finlay's earnings decline a growing interest bill may make default inevitable.  Here's why bondholders could lose more than half their initial investment.

As sales and earnings continue to decline, Zale closes stores, cuts capital expenditures, and announces new board members.   That's not necessarily good news for some shareholders.  Here's why.

As Lampert looks to salvage his investment in Sears by creating multiple business units to market parts of Sears' assets to competitors, enterprise value will plummet.  Here's why. 

Investors should be skeptical that Zale's new CEO will be successful as the board micro manages the business.

Banks and payment processors need to develop expertise to identify and support virtual world transactions. Banks need to manage virtual risk because it involved real growth and real losses.

Dollar averaging down, Breeden Capital reduces its break-even point for its stake in Zale as it considers alternative exit strategies.   

Turning points are all about permanent changes in the behavior of consumers and the retail environment.  Retail managers that recognize them and tailor their organizations to respond to the changes will be the big winners.  Here are six turning points that may make a difference. ...

Jewelry stock prices fall to 52 week lows as holiday sales miss expectations.  Industry sales could be the worst in two decades.  Here's the logic. 

As more shoppers chose gift cards as holiday gifts, retailers may find both sales and profits decline.  Here's why.

Contrary to current retail wisdom, heavy discounting isn't a panacea for success; at least profitable success.  Troubled retailers in the midst of some kind of turn around may actually decrease the likelihood of success by following the crowd.