The online retailing giant known for sacrificing profits for the sake of growth also reported a substantial increase in net income in 2015.

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Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt will step into the role as outgoing CEO David Chu focuses on his already existing role of chief creative director.

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The “extremely unusual” case of the female jewelry robber continues. Authorities believe she has hit another jewelry store, this one in Tennessee.

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Police in Rhode Island are still looking for the 21-year-old man they say took part in an armed robbery at a Providence pawn shop earlier this fall that left the owner with life-threatening injuries.

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She allegedly has entered at least three jewelry stores alone and armed and tied up staff before exiting with thousands of dollars in diamond jewelry.

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But just knowing the trends won’t be enough for jewelers to sell these pieces. They’ll need to market them accordingly too, said Jewelers of America’s Amanda Gizzi.

Centurion has outlined the educational program for its upcoming Select show in Dallas, and announced the promotion of Barri Singer to national sales executive.

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Exhibitors at the JIS Miami show, which opened Thursday, reported that buyers seemed to be looking for classic, wearable pieces at lower price points ahead of the holidays.

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Exhibiting in the city where he was born, Roberto Coin unveiled both new collections and additions to existing lines at the Vicenzaoro Winter show this past weekend.

The brand debuted its new Aquarius collection at the Vicenzaoro Winter show, a line of pieces in 18-karat gold with diamonds that are meant to be worn every day.

Vianna Brasil introduced three new collections at the Vicenzaoro Winter show, employing both vibrant and milky gemstones in an array of colors.

Instagram ads are now available and Likeable Local’s Evan Seto has a trio of reasons why jewelers should take advantage of this marketing avenue sooner rather than later.

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Likeable Local’s Beth Henderson outlines five steps jewelers should take in the new year to reach a wider audience on Facebook, Instagram, etc. and, ultimately, bring in more sales.

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From watches to activity trackers, the number of consumers who own something “smart” for their wrist could increase as much as 4 percent this holiday season, the NPD Group said.

According to statistics released by the JBT Monday, the number of retail jewelers who have ceased operations rose again in the third quarter and is up 30 percent year-to-date.

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Demand for gold jewelry in the United States rose 2 percent in the third quarter, as consumers continue to buy 10-karat and 14-karat pieces against the backdrop of a “hesitant economic recovery.”

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Specifically, it’s the 25 to 44 year olds who are making the largest dents in their shopping lists, possibly using this time to make self-purchases.

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The latest Time Inc./YouGov survey on the buying habits of the wealthiest Americans sheds light on what each age group will be giving this holiday season.

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Ten retailers from five different sections of the country gave National Jeweler a rundown on what’s been selling in their stores so far this holiday season.

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Ten retailers from five different sections of the country share with National Jeweler what sold, or didn’t sell, in those last few important days before Dec. 25. 

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Jeweler Nick Blum knows what the millennial customer wants, because he is one, and he’s building a new store to appeal specifically to his own generation. 

In addition to jewelry, Baltimore-based Smyth Jewelers carries a variety of gifts to bring in more traffic and increase profits. The latest addition? A self-balancing, two-wheeled scooter called the Cyboard.

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Distinctive Gold Jewelry in Frankfort, Ill. recently surprised a longtime customer by lowering a Concord watch onto her front lawn.

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The two-tier gemstone market, trending colors, and best-selling gemstones were all addressed by Richard Drucker of GemWorld International in a recent seminar at AGTA GemFair.

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Tacori’s venture into e-commerce and jewelry looks from the SAG Awards were among the stories making headlines this week.