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Birks Group

www.birksgroup.com

 
Birks Group is a leading operator of luxury jewelry stores in the United States and Canada. As of October 31, 2014, the Company operated 28 stores under the Birks brand in most major metropolitan markets in Canada, 18 stores in Florida and Georgia under the Mayors brand, one store under the Rolex brand name and two retail locations in Calgary and Vancouver under the Brinkhaus brand. Birks was founded in 1879 and developed over the years into Canada’s premier retailer, designer and manufacturer of fine jewelry, timepieces, sterling and plated silverware and gifts. Mayors was founded in 1910 and has ...
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $1-10 Million

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