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Study Group: Extended Service Warranty Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 92

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

Elliott Kerbis

Principal
Elliott Kerbis Consulting
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Elliott Kerbis is the Principal of Elliott Kerbis Consulting, a retail consulting firm, where he has been since July 2004. Mr. Kerbis was previously, a President and Chief Merchandising Officer of The Sports Authority, a sporting goods retailer. He has...

David Workman, Executive Director, PRO Buying GroupDavid Workman

Executive Director
PRO Buying Group
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David Workman is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of PRO Buying Group, where he has worked since 2006. PRO Buying Group serves to coordinate merchandising, marketing and other business services for a group of independent retailers representing...

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Amanda Atkins, Chief Executive Officer, Afinia Capital GroupAmanda Atkins

Chief Executive Officer
Afinia Capital Group
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Amanda Atkins is the CEO of Afinia Capital Group. Afinia is backed by Deutsche Bank, Eos and Atkins Capital and assists insurance companies release capital and streamline mature or discontinued liabilities. Concurrently, she is the CEO of Atkins Capital,...

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Nicholas White, President, White & CoNicholas White

President
White & Co
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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....

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John White

Executive Vice President, Appliances
Brand Source
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John White is the Executive Vice President of appliances and services at Brand Source, North America's largest buying group of appliances retailers that serves more than 3,200 stores across the US. Here, Mr. White oversees the Appliance Division, which...

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Charles & Colvard Still Searching For Direction

November 19, 2009

Analysis by:Nicholas White, President,

Charles & Colvard Appoints Randy N. McCullough as Chief Executive Officer and H. Marvin Beasley to Board of Directors | www.businesswire.com

Charles & Colvard searches for direction by hiring its third CEO in two years. Here's more.

NRF Survey: Fewer Consumers Plan to Buy Jewelry This Holiday Sseason

November 18, 2009

Analysis by:Nicholas White, President,

NRF Holiday Survey: 18.4% Plan to Buy Jewelry | www.idexonline.com

Raw data from NRF 2009 retail Survey shows fewer consumers want jewelry this year and even fewer buyers intend to give jewelry as a gift. Here's more

Does Escalating Gold Prices Mean Fine Jewelry is Underpriced?

November 13, 2009

Analysis by:Nicholas White, President,

How Rocketing Gold Prices Will Hit Holiday Shopping | www.smartmoney.com

Fine jewelry may represent some of the best luxury product values this Christmas season. Here's why.

October Jewelry Sales- Estimates Conflict with Reported Results

November 6, 2009

Analysis by:Nicholas White, President,

U.S chain store sales up 2.1 percent in October | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Conflicting sales reports make forecasting fourth quarter sales even more difficult for jewelry retailers. But, volatile consumer spending patterns,large competitors promotional plans, and emerging macroeconomic forces may play a much bigger role in the final outcome than actual sales in August, September, or October. Here's more.

Note To Jewelry Industry-Wait and See Isn’t a Viable Strategy

November 4, 2009

Analysis by:Nicholas White, President,

India buys 200 tonnes of IMF gold | www.telegraph.co.uk

Escalating gold prices threaten $60 billion jewelery industry. Here's more.

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
  • Consumer Electronics Retailer
  • Insurance Consulting Firm
  • Independent Consulting Firm
  • Housewares / Appliances Manufacturer
  • Mass Merchandisers and Discounters
  • Insurance Company
  • Actuarial Consulting

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Consultant
  • Principal
  • Director
  • Operations Executive
  • District Store Manager
  • President
  • Owner

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GLG Live Meetings with this Study Group's Leading Experts (?)

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February 8, 2007 | Edinburgh

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