Zale Corp appoints Betsy Burton as President & CEO
24 Jul '06
3 min read
"We've intensified our focus on enhancing the customer experience in our stores and giving our customers what we know they want -- knowledgeable and friendly salespeople, a broad assortment of quality product and good value. We are also working hard to identify and implement new ways to improve productivity and profitability.Our strategy is in place, the team is in place, and I look forward to being part of our future success."
Ms. Burton, 54, has been a member of the Zale Board of Directors since 2003. She has formerly served as Chief Executive Officer at Supercuts, PIP Printing, and the Cosmetic Center. Ms. Burton is also a member of several public company boards, including Staples, Aeropostale and Rent-A-Center.
Zale Corporation is North America's largest specialty retailer of fine jewelry, operating more than 2,345 retail locations throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as online.
Zale Corporation's business units include Zales Jewelers, Zales Outlet, Zale Direct, Gordon's Jewelers, Bailey Banks & Biddle Fine Jewelers, Peoples Jewellers, Mappins Jewellers and Piercing Pagoda.
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