U.S. fine jewelry brands same store sales rose 9 percent for the 2011 holiday season.

FORBES: Zale Corp. Holiday Comps Up 2.3%; Holiday Sales Total $567 Million

At constant exchange rates, Canadian Fine Jewelry brands comparable store sales increased 1.7 percent, compared to an increase of 10.2 percent in the prior year period.

FORBES: Zale Corp. Comp Sales and Revenue Up Nearly 6%

At constant exchange rates, Canadian Fine Jewelry brands posted a comparable store sales decline of 0.7 percent, compared to an increase of 1.7 percent in the prior year period.

FORBES: Zale Corp. Holiday Comps Up 2.3%; Holiday Sales Total $567 Million

Large majorities said it would be fine with them if the next pope were to come from Latin America (85 percent), Africa (80 percent) or Asia (78 percent).

CNN: Poll: U.S. Catholics would support changes