Zale's jewelry: Price nice, but emotion works better
What happens when jewelers stray from "emotional" advertising? They often end up with results such as those of Zale Corp., which experienced a drop in sales and a quarterly loss for the three-month...
Zale customers to share their love stories
Dallas--Zale Corp. has added a new, emotion-emphasizing element to its Web site that encourages customers to share the stories behind their jewelry.
Sales down 18 percent for Zale
Dallas--Revenues fell 17.9 percent in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 for jewelry chain Zale Corp., with the retailer slashing staff and closing stores in the face of the global economic crisis.
Zale settles lawsuit over 'Love Rocks'
Dallas--Zale Corp. has reached a settlement in the recent trademark infringement lawsuit filed over its use of the phrase "Love Rocks" in advertising campaigns, a spokesman for Zale confirmed on...
Zale sued over 'Love Rocks' campaign
Dallas--A Texas jewelry company is suing Zale Corp., alleging that the jewelry chain's "Love Rocks" advertising campaign infringed upon its trademark.
Zale CFO Carter resigns, Gordon in interim role
Dallas--Zale Corp. announced on Tuesday that Chief Financial Officer Rodney Carter has left the company, effective immediately.
Zale holiday sales down 19.6 percent
Dallas--Same-store sales at Zale Corp. decreased 19.6 percent for the November-December 2008 period, compared with the same period last year, the company announced on Thursday.
GemEx files false-advertising suit against Zale
GemEx Systems is accusing Zale Corp. of false advertising in a lawsuit that claims the jewelry chain is deceiving consumers by stating that the grading reports accompanying its new, branded "Celebrati...
Zale comps slip nearly 4 percent
Irving, Texas--Despite its efforts to offer new merchandise and update the look of its stores, Zale Corp. announced that its same-store sales declined 3.7 percent in the first quarter 2009 amid...
Hello Kitty comes to Zale Corp. stores
Irving, Texas—Simmons Jewelry Co. and Sanrio, creator of the popular Hello Kitty brand, have entered into a new agreement to produce an exclusive fine-jewelry collection for stores under the...
Zale 4Q sales up 6 percent
Dallas—Same-store sales at Zale Corp. increased 6.1 percent for the fourth quarter ended July 31, while revenues increased 6.1 percent to $456 million, compared with $430 million for the same...
Zale names top management
Dallas—Zale Corp. has announced the promotion of Theo Killion to president and Steve Larkin to executive vice president, chief marketing and e-commerce officer, effective immediately.
Zales adds fashionable element to Web site
Irving, Texas—Chain retailer Zales Jewelers has introduced a trendy new feature to its Web site, Zales.com.
Zale names Braverman to board
Dallas—Zale Corp. has named Yuval Braverman to its board of directors, effective June 19.
Zale reports 3Q EPS loss
Dallas—Zale Corp. reported today a net loss from continuing operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 of $17.4 million, or $0.42 per share, compared with a loss of $5 million, or $0.10...
Zale 3Q same-store sales up 5.8 percent
Dallas—Same-store sales at Zale Corp. increased 5.8 percent for the third quarter ended April 30, and revenues for the period increased 6.3 percent to $477 million, compared with $449 million...
Zale names exec VP, chief stores officer
Dallas—Zale Corp. has named William Acevedo as executive vice president, chief stores officer, the company announced today.
Zale ups stock repurchase program by $100 million
Dallas—Zale Corp. announced on Thursday that its board of directors authorized a $100 million increase to the company's stock repurchase program.
Zale cuts staff, shuts stores
Irving, Texas—Zale Corp. plans to layoff 140 employees and close another 23 stores in fiscal year 2008 in what the company is billing as an "operational efficiency program."
Analysts: Zale prime target for foreign investors
Irving, Texas—Analysts see a different future—and likely a new owner—on the horizon for Zale Corp., an 84-year-old fixture in the U.S. jewelry industry that has struggled to...