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Zale posts lower 2nd-qtr profit
Zale Corp. on Thursday reported that second-quarter profit fell 31 percent to $52.7 million year-over-year, which comprised a $2.5 million, helpful effect related to derivative accounting treatment for the group’s gold and silver contracts. Total revenues for the period, ended Jan. 31, for the Dallas-based corporation were $828 million, compared to $892 million in the prior year, a decrease of 7.2 percent. Same-store sales fell 7.3 percent. “While these second quarter results are disappointing, I am convinced that Zale has a solid basis for improved performance as we again provide our value-oriented customer with an exceptional experience,” said Neal Goldberg, Zale president and CEO. “We intend to make Zale into a more nimble and professional organization.
Do you have a Passion for Designing and Making Jewelry?
Bench Jewelers 4th Annual Passion Award Design Competition
The fourth annual Bench Jewelers Passion Award Design Competition 
will be held in conjunction with the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo April 24 – 27 in Los Angeles, CA. To enter, photographs of the finished jewelry or CAD renderings or Design Team jewelry are to be submitted over the Internet. Jewelers may enter one piece per category in up to three categories in each Division.
The Bead Shop believes that creativity is empowering. Sure is.
The Bead Shop first opened its door 25 years ago.
10 years ago we opened our website for the first time. We will always strive to bring you the most unique gemstones, components, and chain. The Bead Shop believes that creativity is empowering. Beads are magical, a universal medium for self-expression and creativity. We are determined to share our love of beads with our customers by providing exceptional education, highest quality products, and the finest service imaginable. Janice Parsons, founder of The Bead Shop has been restoring, repairing and re-designing jewelry for clients since the shop first opened its doors in 1982.