WJA Names Zale’s Mary L. Forte Hall Of Fame Awardee
March 30, 04
The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) board of directors selected Mary L. Forte as the 2004 “Hall of Fame” awardee. She will be honored at the WJA 21st Annual Awards for Excellence dinner in July during the JA New York Summer Show.
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Forte is the President and CEO of jewelry retailer Zale. She joined Zale as President of Gordon's Jewelers, following 20 years of progressing leadership roles in retail management. She is credited with expert execution of the Gordon's Jewelers merchandising, marketing and store turnaround.
Prior to that Forte held managerial positions at QVC/Home Shopping Network, Macy's, The May Company, and Federated Department Stores.
“I am proud to have known Mary Forte since she joined Zale Corporation in 1994,” says WJA President Anna Martin. “She is truly an inspiration to us all.”
Forte serves as a board member of industry organizations National Retail Federation, Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Jewelers of America, Jewelers Charity Fund for Children, and Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas.