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Helzberg Diamonds
 PROFILE
Hey buddy, wanna buy a diamond? Helzberg Diamonds engages customers with its wide selection of diamonds, precious gems, watches, and other jewelry. One of the largest national jewelry chains, the company operates about 220 stores across the country. Helzberg Diamonds was founded in 1915 by Morris Helzberg and remained in his family until 1995, when it was acquired by investment guru Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Long a mall-based chain, the company opened more than 45 freestanding locations in the 1990s. Helzberg Diamonds offers a 100-day return or exchange option and free jewelry repairs for 12 months after purchase.

 COMPETITION
Signet Group plc (SIGY)
Whitehall Jewellers, Inc. (JWL)
Zale Corporation (ZLC)

 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
2000 Sales (mil.): 450.00
1-Yr. Sales Growth: (7.4)%
Employees: 3,000
Revenue per employee: $150,000.00

 KEY PEOPLE
• Jeffrey W. Comment
    CEO
• Laura Kirsner
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1825 Swift Ave.
North Kansas City, MO 64116
US
Phone: 816-842-7780
Fax: 816-480-0294
Online: Web Site

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