Reuters - Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. on Sunday said it named Betsy Burton as president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Reuters - British-based jewelry retailer Signet Group Plc has held talks with U.S. rival Zale Corp. about a possible tie-up, Signet said on Monday, sending both companies' shares sharply higher.

Reuters - Zale Corp. said on Friday that Mark Lenz, group senior vice president and chief financial officer, has been placed on administrative leave until further notice.

AP - Jewelry retailer Zale Corp. said Monday the Securities and Exchange Commission has started a probe into its accounting, executive pay and other matters.

Reuters - Zale Corp. , a jewelry retailer, said on Monday that the Securities and Exchange Commission initiated a non-public investigation related to accounting and other matters.