Tiffany & Co. (TIF) has been touting its expansion plans for a while now, reiterating its resolve to open 16 more stores in 2010 at a conference in Paris. With the year half over, you have to wonder why Tiffany execs are waiting. While there’s much to be said for cautious advancement, with the luxury market on the rebound, the time to grow is now. Hesitating leaves the field wide open to competitors. – from BNET