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Study Group: Extended Service Warranty Experts

Council Members in this Study Group: 92

This study group may include experts knowledgeable on commercial banking, retail banking, asset management, mortgages, consumer finance, exchanges, capital markets, transaction processing, credit cards, insurance, and business services.

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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 over 34 years of experience in the retail industry....

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 over $2.0 billion in consumer electronics...

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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, a consulting firm which provides financial,strategic...

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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. He has technical expertise as a bench jeweler and...

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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 includes air conditioners, disposers, freezers,...

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William Kelley

Principal
GordonBearcatResearch.com
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Bill Kelley is the Principal of GordonBearcatResearch.com. Mr. Kelley specializes in several retailing businesses which are specified on his website. He works with investors, private equity specialists, and other consultants. Mr. Kelley was the Chairman, President and CEO of Consolidated Stores Corp....

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Larry Doan

Retail Consultant
Larry Doan - self employed
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Larry Doan is currently an independent retail consultant in the tools & hardware industry, where he has worked since 2006. Prior, he was a Store Manager at Lowe's, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. Previously, he was a Store Manager at The Home Depot from 1996 to 2001...

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James Ward, Jr

President and Chief Executive Officer
InGenuity Group
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James Ward is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Ingenuity Group, an independent Commercial Insurance Agency, Employee Benefits, and Risk Management firm. He is a Licensed Insurance Counselor (LIC), General Agent & Broker for Small & Middle Market clients. Mr. Ward is an active Member of...

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October Jewelry Sales- Estimates Conflict with Reported Results

November 6, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

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,...

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

November 4, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

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

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

Zale Loses One-Third of Investor’s New Worth-Revised

November 4, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

Zale FY09 Revenue -17%, Reports Loss of $190M Zale Corporation... | www.topix.com

Zale's $189.5 million lose marks a continuing of a turnaround that has never materialized. Here's why.

Zale (ZLC) -Will History Repeat Itself?

October 24, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

Zale to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results | www.businesswire.com

Zale promises to finally announce year end results. Meanwhile the stock continues to increase in price,despite likely big losses. Here's why.

Could Lawsuit Topple Signet's(SIG) US Brands?

September 22, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

Sterling suit moves toward class-action status | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Certification as a class action could have significant implications for Signet's investors. 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
  • Actuarial Consulting
  • Housewares / Appliances Manufacturer
  • Insurance Company
  • Mass Merchandisers and Discounters

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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