Alex Wellen, formerly CEO and president of MotorTrend Group, has taken on the role.
Majors

The jewelry giant is reducing its senior leadership by 30 percent as part of its new turnaround strategy.
The moves are part of the retailer’s new turnaround plan, “Grow Brand Love,” which also includes emphasizing brand loyalty over store banners.
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The layoffs come amid the TV shopping channel’s efforts to restructure and focus on live shopping through social media.

The Utah-based company known for making wedding bands has acquired Doubloon Golf.

The American Gem Society now offers a Jewelry Evaluation Advisor designation as well as an updated Certified Sales Associate designation.

David Fager, a former systems engineer at the retailer, was promoted to the role.


Joseph Cavalcante takes on the dual role as the Spanish jewelry brand looks to expand further into the U.S. market.

The Indian jewelry brand recently opened stores in Atlanta and Seattle.

Bench jewelers spend years honing their skills, Jewelers of America’s Certification validates their talents.

Chris Anderson is joining the insurance provider as the new chief financial officer and treasurer.

Chandler started his jewelry career at Michelson Jewelers, joining the Diamond Council of America as president and CEO in 2001.

The annual star-studded campaign for International Women’s Day encourages collective action against domestic violence.

Longtime employee Kyle Slosson has been promoted to the role.

The 111-year-old store will close following a dispute among Saks Global, a landlord, and the City of Dallas over a small piece of land.

The trade organization, which will mark 120 years of service next year, has a refined focus and a new mission statement.

The Danish jeweler released the next chapter of its “Be Love” campaign, which celebrates love in all its forms.

The parent company of HSN and QVC is undergoing a restructuring.

The organization also announced its newly elected officers and directors.

The boutique is the French luxury brand’s first airport store on the West Coast.

The jewelry manufacturer has launched more than 100 pieces made with natural diamonds.

Adam Heyman joined the family business in 1965, just weeks after graduating from Columbia Business School.

Scheetz has been with the nonprofit since 2007.

Layoffs will reportedly start next month as HSN plans to move into QVC’s location in Pennsylvania.

The boards of at least five chapters have resigned in response to controversial statements the WJA national board president made last month.

Jewelers of America’s Annie Doresca and AGTA CEO John W. Ford Sr. are among the new members.

Olivier Kessler-Gay will take over the role on March 3.

LeVian is remembered for his leadership in the jewelry industry and for being a selfless and compassionate person.

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