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| Author: | Ferry, J. |
| Title: | Ratner's gilded chains |
| Journal: | Business
1989 : DEC. p. 48-49, 51-52 |
| Index terms: | JEWELLERY INDUSTRY COMPANY GROWTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Profile of UK jeweller Gerald Ratner. His chain of stores. Sales. Acquisition and growth. Launch in US. Retail formula for US consumer. Becoming a multi-millionaire. Rise in UK jewellery sales. Marketing. Use of hollow gold jewellery. Market share. Rewards and stock control system. 10 categories of stores on stock level. Store deliveries. Impact on stock market. Takeover of H. Samuel. Ratner's merchant bank. Purchase of low-profit jewellers. Profit. New share issues to finance growth. |
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