Signet Jewelers Limited · Hamilton Bermuda ·(NYSE: SIG)
Company Description
Phone: +1-20-7317-9700
Fax: +1-20-7734-1452
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This link will open in a new window Signet Jewelers is starting to shine again. After a decade of ups and downs, the world's largest jewelry retailer seems to have regained its sparkle on both sides of the Atlantic. Running rings around its smaller competitors, Signet is the largest UK jewelry retailer, with about 560 stores under the H. Samuel, Ernest Jones, and Leslie Davis banners. Signet sells gold, silver, diamond, and gemstone jewelry, watches, collectibles, and gifts. Some stores sell china and crystal. Signet's US subsidiary Sterling Jewelers is #1 in the US (ahead of Zale ) with about 1,400 stores, including 925 mostly mall-based shops under the Kay Jewelers name, the off-mall Jared format, and other stores under many regional banners. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Signet Jewelers Limited Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE: SIG Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | $3,344.3 |
| 2009 Employees | 16,915 |
Signet Jewelers Limited Executives
19 executives listed for Signet Jewelers Limited's Hamilton, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Malcolm Williamson | Network |
| Group Chief Executive and Director | Terry Burman | Network |
| Group Finance Director and Board Member | Walker Boyd | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Signet Jewelers Limited
Jewelry sales depend partly on consumer income. Small jewelers can effectively compete with large chains because price isn't the main factor determining sales. Profitability depends on merchandising and effective marketing. Jewelry is sold not only by specialized jewelry retailers, but also by department stores and mass merchants. Because regular gross margins are very high, often 50 percent, mass merchants have been able to cut prices and take market share. Wal-Mart is the largest jewelry retailer in the US. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Signet Jewelers Limited Competitors
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