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Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Escalating Gold Prices Means Less Shine for All Jewelers, Especially Zale

September 8, 2009

Gold shines, topping $1,000 | articles.moneycentral.msn.com

Profitable jewelers like Kay and unprofitable ones like Zale will be adversely affected by higher gold prices. Here's more.

Josh WeilCEO & Co-founderYouth Trends, Inc. What is a GLG Educator?|GLG Educators have qualified for GLG Member Programs and are therefore eligible to participate in ongoing in-depth consulting projects with GLG clients.

Back To School Retail Winner: The Buckle

August 31, 2009

Youth Trends Shopper Insights Q2 Analysis | www.youth-trends.com

Are there any retail winners for Back To School '09? You bet...ever hear of The Buckle?

Dollar Stores May Be Peaking

August 27, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

KKR’s Dollar General Files for $750 Million IPO as S&P Advances | www.bloomberg.com

Beneficiaries of the depth of the recession, poor responses by mass merchants and alterations in consumer perceptions, Dollar Stores in general may be peaking in value now, not showing potential for upside during an economic rebound.

Sears Cannot Save Its Way Out of Mounting Problems

August 20, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

Sears shares plunge on surprise 2Q loss | finance.yahoo.com

The second quarter "surprise" loss by Sears may now become the order of the day. Opportunities continue to be squandered as this once greater retailer looks more and more like a rudderless ship. Continuing efforts to cut costs and reduce inventories do nothing to bring customers into the stores. Without new customers and customers who keep coming back, Sears is headed toward an unfortunate and untimely end.

Cathy Stauffer, Founder

Cathy StaufferFounderCathy Stauffer Consulting What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

How does Best Buy compete against baked bean promotions?

August 17, 2009

Walmart’s Profit Tops Analysts’ Estimates on Cost Reductions | www.bloomberg.com

In their recent earnings report, WalMart said "The chain also attracted more customers, helped by price reductions on its Sam's Choice Black Angus beef patties, baked beans and flat-panel televisions to lucre customers." Beef patties, baked beans and flat-panel TVs?? Never before have these three items come together to deliver favorable earnings results -- is this part of the "new normal", and if so, how does Best Buy compete with that?

Consumer Spending & Income Trends- Mixed Messages Challenge Retail Manufacturers

August 17, 2009

GLG Expert Contributor

U.S. Consumer Spending Rises But incomes fall | www.industryweek.com

US consumer spending rose as household income dropped in June. This inconsistent message could create inventory & service planning nightmares during the 4th Quarter Retail season. How will this impact Global Logistics Operators?

Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Can Retailers Compete With Government's "Crown Corporations”?

August 14, 2009

US EARNINGS WRAP: Wal-Mart Profit Flat, Kohl's Down 3% | online.wsj.com

Retailers now face competition from what Europeans call "Crown Corporations", i.e., companies that are controlled by the government, like General Motors and Chrysler. Here's why retailers are likely to be the losers.

Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Credit Contraction Threatens Jeweler's Sales Recovery

August 12, 2009

Consumer Credit Contraction Shows No Sign of Slowing | seekingalpha.com

Growing, not shrinking, problems threaten any fall recovery for retailers in general and jewelers specifically. Here is more.

Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Zale (ZLC) Panics?

August 10, 2009

Zale Corporation Announces Real Estate Realignment | www.reuters.com

Zale hastily closes 118 stores in the 4th quarter. But, is it panic or a part of plan? Here's more.

Nicholas White, President

Nicholas WhitePresidentWhite & Co What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Finlay's (FNLY) Demise, Elegy for Big Jewelry Chains

August 7, 2009

Finlay Enterprises, Inc. Files for Protection Under Chapter 11 | www.google.com

Finlay's bankruptcy illustrates several fundamental challenges in managing large jewerly store chains. Here's more.

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