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Analyses are solely the work of the authors and have not been edited or endorsed by GLG.

Nicholas White, President
White & Co

January 21, 2008
Breeden's Appointment to the Zale Board-Only a Distraction

Analysis of: Zale says activist investor Breeden joins board | www.reuters.com

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.

Nicholas White, President
White & Co

January 21, 2008
How Do You Say Diaster-Sears' New Business Plan

Analysis of: Sears to break into several companies | money.cnn.com

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.

Mark Sussman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Pyramid Solutions, Inc.

January 17, 2008
Dicks should become dominant Sporting Goods Retailer through aquisition and expansion.

Analysis of: Dick's raises 4Q earnings guidance | www.retailingtoday.com

As the majority of retailers are experiencing difficulties due to the macro economic conditions, Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. (DKS) has yet to feel the squeeze. Although comp. store sales could be stronger, DKS has positioned itself as a head quarters store for their sector while also capturing new market...

January 15, 2008
Retail forms and some answers...

By a GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of: Retailers pick 2008 trends | www.kansascity.com

On line portals are destined to grow...particularly those which provide instant gratification. Convenience products and services which meet this requirement can grow. The other area of growth is that of "information". The act of selling across the counter will continue for all time to come. A consumer...

January 14, 2008
Jewellery losses its Shine

By a GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of: Christmas Hangover Hits Jewelers | www.diamonds.net

This season Christmas Sales were reported very low and many companies Sales were down for the period of Nov.07 to Dec.07. Christmas is a Big Season time for Sale of all type of product but this year its prove to be very bad for Gem and Jewelery Sector all over the world.

January 14, 2008
2008 - Tough Retail market and major consolidation

By a GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of: Retailers pick 2008 trends | www.kansascity.com

1. Major downturns for the retail industry. 2. The inconsistent consumer is the heart of these turning points.

Nicholas White, President
White & Co

January 11, 2008
Zale's Dismal Results Likely to Continue Despite New CEO

Analysis of: WRAPUP 1-Jewelers Zale, Finlay, Signet cut forecasts | www.reuters.com

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

January 10, 2008
Richard Breeden Shows Confidence, Increases Stake In Zale Jewelers

By a GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of: Breeden continues building stake in jeweler Zale | www.reuters.com

Richard Breeden of Breeden Capital Management has increased his holdings of Zale Corp claiming that the company is undervalued. An activist investor, Mr Breeden has stated, that he may initiate a major transaction in the company in the future.

January 10, 2008
Real Testing Time

By a GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of: Post-Christmas Week Sales +2% | www.diamonds.net

According to a servey US Economy is facing a Big Recession in last 16 years. Beacuse of its adverse effect Christmas Sales are down and sales are very low then expectations. And its is also beacuse of High Gold Prices and compitition against US Dollars.

January 10, 2008
Breeden Eyes on Zale

By a GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of: Breeden continues building stake in jeweler Zale | www.reuters.com

Breeden aims on Zale and became a Stake Holder in Zale INC. They want to be in management to improve things in Zale and want to work for it.