SurveysMay 05, 2015
Retailers, wholesalers continue to close up shopThe industry shrinkage recorded in 2014 has continued into the first quarter of this year, the latest statistics from the Jewelers Board of Trade show.
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OtherMay 04, 2015
Three strategies for combating big competitorsColumnist Jan Brassem reminds independent jewelers of the advantages smaller, more nimble organizations have over big-box and chain stores.
OtherMay 04, 2015
Stuller’s new program puts clients ‘First’The manufacturer and supplier has launched its first company-wide loyalty program, “Stuller First,” giving participating jewelers a number of shipping and ordering benefits.
OtherMay 04, 2015
Post-purchase, layoffs occur at Scott KayLast week, Frederick Goldman Inc. began letting people go from the brand it acquired in February.
OtherMay 04, 2015
Cover Girl-branded jewelry line launchesSupplier Verigold will work with independents to create exclusive Cover Girl collections, made in alternative metals with crystals and cubic zirconia.
OtherMay 03, 2015
What you might have missedHere are the top five stories on NationalJeweler.com from March 29 to April 4, according to Google Analytics.
OtherMay 03, 2015
PGI USA adds director of marketing roleNamed to the new post was Meg Deedy, who has more than 10 years of experience with agencies such as Agency.com, TracyLocke and MRM/McCann.
CollectionsMay 03, 2015
Raymond Weil releases its first tourbillonThe 46 mm timepiece, designed to resemble a cello by company CEO and lifelong cellist Elie Bernheim, is priced at $39,995.
MajorsMay 03, 2015
Berkshire Hathaway’s 50th marked with exclusivesTo celebrate the golden anniversary of Berkshire Hathaway, Richline Group created a special collection of jewelry and other items that were available only at the company’s shareholders meeting.
EditorsMay 01, 2015
The experiential economyThis week Time Inc. and YouGov, a U.K.-based market research firm, released their 10th annual Survey of Affluence and Wealth, which polls more than 6,000 wealthy consumers worldwide.
SourcingApr 30, 2015
Trial of Angolan ‘Blood Diamonds’ journalist delayedRafael Marques de Morais, who wrote a book detailing abuses in the diamond fields of Angola, will not return to court until mid-May, if at all.
MajorsApr 30, 2015
Pac Team Group names new CFOThe luxury display, packaging and fixture company has appointed fashion industry veteran Dieter Pasewaldt as its worldwide chief financial officer.
CrimeApr 29, 2015
4 sentenced in 2013 robbery, murder of Ga. jewelerThe men received 30 years behind bars while a fifth man involved, who was the shooter, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year.
SurveysApr 29, 2015
Mother’s Day jewelry spending to increaseAmericans are expected to spend a total of $4.3 billion on jewelry for the day, up considerably from $3.6 billion last year.
SurveysApr 29, 2015
5 observations about the US jewelry marketThe need for generic diamond marketing and the declining importance of November-December are just two of the points explored in a new report on the state of the U.S. jewelry market.
OtherApr 28, 2015
Thumbs down for the Up SystemColumnist Peter Smith explains why he thinks the Up System, which dictates that a store’s sales staff take turns approaching customers, is inane.
MajorsApr 28, 2015
Michael Meyers out as CEO of Fast-FixAccording to an email, Meyers and Jewelry Repair Enterprises Inc., the parent company of Fast-Fix, have “made a decision to part ways.”
TechnologyApr 27, 2015
Frederick Goldman gets social with bridal brandsThe manufacturer is aiming to steer engagement ring and wedding band consumers to ArtCarved and Triton through story-led social media content.
EditorsApr 27, 2015
Listening at ConclaveI’ll be honest: I don’t typically get too excited about featured speakers. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve heard some great keynotes. But I’ve heard a lot of mediocre keynotes too. The great ones, the memorable ones, I can count on one hand. Or, I used to be able to count them on one hand, because now I have to add three more to my list: Terry Bradshaw, Stephen Dubner and Diana Nyad.
OtherApr 26, 2015
What you might have missedHere are the top five stories posted on NationalJeweler.com between March 29 and April 4, according to Google Analytics.
SurveysApr 26, 2015
Jewelry sales ‘weak’ for fifth consecutive monthFebruary figures show that sales were down 0.2 percent year-over-year, with consumers favoring fashion jewelry over big-ticket items set with large gemstones.
OtherApr 23, 2015
Sales trainer shares 7 steps of proactive sellingAt a session held Thursday, gemologist Debbie Hiss gave AGS Conclave attendees the low-down on how to close a sale and keep customers coming back.
SourcingApr 23, 2015
Brad Campbell named VP of sales at SarineCampbell, who has worked with Morgan Jewelers and the Leading Jewelers Guild, has more than 35 years of executive-level experience in the diamond jewelry industry.
MajorsApr 23, 2015
David Yurman names new CEOLongtime board member Gabriella Forte will head the company, taking over for David Yurman, who has been serving as an interim CEO since February 2014.
OtherApr 22, 2015
The ‘different schema’ of the millennial shopperUnderstanding how millennials work can help retailers reach them, and one seminar at AGS Conclave 2015 helped to identify just who these consumers are.
