Shares of Birks Group Inc. (NYSE: BGI - Get Free Report) traded down 0.9% on Thursday. The company traded as low as $0.68 and last traded at $0.6910. 3,912 shares were traded during mid-day trading, a decline of 88% from the average session volume of 33,686 shares. The stock had previously closed at $0.6975. Birks
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| Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Niccolo Rossi di Montelera CEO | XSTU Exchange | CA09088U1093 ISIN |
| CA Country | 290 Employees | - Last Dividend | 15 Nov 2005 Last Split | - IPO Date |
Birks Group Inc., with a storied history dating back to 1879, has established itself as a premier designer, developer, manufacturer, and retailer of fine jewelry, timepieces, sterling, and plated silverware, and gifts primarily in the United States and Canada. Operating through two primary segments, Retail and Other, the company showcases a wide array of high-quality merchandise. It has successfully transitioned its brand name from Birks & Mayors Inc. to Birks Group Inc. in September 2013, a move that reflects its expansive portfolio and luxury market positioning. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Birks Group continues to cater to the refined tastes of its clientele through its retail stores, branded under Maison Birks, Brinkhaus, Breitling, and Graff and Patek Philippe, as well as Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths stores, complemented by dynamic e-commerce platforms.