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Columnist Pat Henneberry shares her thoughts on how members of the jewelry industry can support each other during these difficult times.

Nirupa Bhatt will step down as managing director, to be succeeded by Vice President of Lab Operations Sriram Natarajan.
Speakers will address handling physical inventory, improving digital marketing and the logistics of reducing hours and staff in the time of COVID-19.
The American Watchmakers-Clockmakers Institute also has postponed its Time-Con event.

The retailer’s employees will be paid through April 4, but may soon face reduced hours and pay as the coronavirus weighs on the company’s balance sheet.

A rundown on which jewelry and watch auctions have been postponed, which are taking place online, and how the houses are operating.
The longtime industry journalist and analyst is working as a consultant on sustainability issues.

Education topics include employment law, forming deeper bonds with consumers in an emergency and a variety of legal issues pertaining to COVID-19.

This is how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the jewelry industry so far.

The jeweler’s main focus is preparing to weather the coronavirus pandemic, said CEO Alessandro Bogliolo.

In this special edition of On Data, Sherry Smith talks virtually connecting with customers and compiling a cheat sheet for employees on available resources.

He’ll oversee fashion content for the print magazine and online.

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Every single piece of merchandise needs to be stored out of sight, and computer systems need to have adequate protection, JSA says.

Organizers said they hope to hold the event, originally scheduled for March 27, this fall.

The jeweler also has scrapped its previously stated financial guidance in the wake of the pandemic.

The new group marketing director got her start at Jewelers of America.

Reed Exhibitions made the announcement Tuesday that the events will be pushed back to “later in the year.”

The watch giants have temporarily closed their production facilities in Switzerland.
It is slated for Oct. 25 and 26 at the Javits Center, co-locating with the JA New York Fall jewelry trade show.

They’re donating proceeds of sales to the nonprofit No Kid Hungry in light of the coronavirus.
The American Gem Society said it might replace its annual signature gathering with a virtual mini-conference later this year.

The comprehensive jewelry design competitive has picked five finalists across eight categories.

It’s also put together a resource guide for retailers to help them navigate the health and business challenges posed by the virus.


















