Zale appoints SVP, chief stores officer

Zale Corp. has named Becky Mick as its SVP, chief stores officer. Mick, who joined the company in 1998, had been VP.The retailer has been working with adviser Peter J. Solomon Co. on ways to improve its cash situation, including a possible sale of all or part of the company.Zale reported a smaller net loss in its most recent fiscal third quarter, helped by a tax benefit and the company's efforts to cut costs and sell more items at full price.