FinancialsFeb 06, 2016
Tiffany’s Holiday Comps Down 5 Percent“Restrained consumer spending” hit the jeweler hard this holiday season, particularly in the United States, and it is now cutting jobs.
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FinancialsFeb 06, 2016
Amazon Passes $100B in SalesThe online retailing giant known for sacrificing profits for the sake of growth also reported a substantial increase in net income in 2015.
MajorsFeb 06, 2016
Georg Jensen Names New CEOEva-Lotta Sjöstedt will step into the role as outgoing CEO David Chu focuses on his already existing role of chief creative director.
CrimeFeb 06, 2016
JSA: Female armed robber strikes againThe “extremely unusual” case of the female jewelry robber continues. Authorities believe she has hit another jewelry store, this one in Tennessee.
CrimeFeb 06, 2016
Suspect remains at large in RI armed robberyPolice 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.
CrimeFeb 06, 2016
The ‘extremely unusual’ case of the female robberShe allegedly has entered at least three jewelry stores alone and armed and tied up staff before exiting with thousands of dollars in diamond jewelry.
Events & AwardsFeb 06, 2016
Q&A on brands, merchandise to lead Centurion showCenturion has outlined the educational program for its upcoming Select show in Dallas, and announced the promotion of Barri Singer to national sales executive.
TechnologyFeb 06, 2016
3 Reasons to Jump on the Instagram Ads BandwagonInstagram 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.
TechnologyFeb 06, 2016
5 Social Media Resolutions for 2016Likeable 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.
SurveysFeb 06, 2016
No. of jewelers closing continues to riseAccording 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.
SurveysFeb 06, 2016
Gold jewelry demand inches up in Q3Demand 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.”
SurveysFeb 06, 2016
Holiday shoppers getting a head startSpecifically, 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.
SurveysFeb 06, 2016
Survey: Millennials Prefer More Personal GiftsThe 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.
SurveysFeb 06, 2016
What’s Selling in Jewelry Stores in DecemberTen 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.
IndependentsFeb 06, 2016
Chicago-Area Jeweler Delivers Using a DroneDistinctive Gold Jewelry in Frankfort, Ill. recently surprised a longtime customer by lowering a Concord watch onto her front lawn.
SurveysFeb 03, 2016
Wearable Purchases to Increase 18 Percent in 2016A report released by Gartner projects that global sales of wearable electronic devices will top 200 million units and total nearly $30 billion this year.
FinancialsFeb 03, 2016
LVMH Sees Watch, Jewelry Profits ClimbThe luxury goods conglomerate had success with Bulgari and TAG Heuer’s new smartwatch in 2015, though its CEO acknowledged that global economic “uncertainty” remains.
WatchesFeb 03, 2016
Rudy Chavez Leaves Baume and MercierHe’s moving over to another Richemont-owned brand while Audemars Piguet’s Frédérick Martel steps in to head Baume & Mercier’s North American business.
SourcingFeb 02, 2016
Polished Diamond Prices Climb AgainShortages following a “reasonably good holiday season” in the United States spurred another increase in polished diamond prices, Rapaport said Tuesday.
SourcingFeb 01, 2016
De Beers ‘encouraged’ by first sales of the yearThe diamond miner and marketer said rough diamond sales totaled $540 million in its first sales cycle of the year, more than double the $248 million recorded at the end of 2015.
EditorsFeb 01, 2016
Saying Goodbye to CindyEditor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares her thoughts, and others’ memories, of Cindy Edelstein, who was everything to the jewelry industry.
OtherJan 28, 2016
WJA Calls for Awards for Excellence NominationsKnow somebody in the industry who deserves recognition? Nominate them for one of the Women’s Jewelry Association’s 2016 Awards for Excellence.
OtherJan 27, 2016
Edge Pulse Debuts Tracking, Benchmarking FeaturesThe Edge Retail Academy has added a coaching feature, market trending, budget line and loose diamond benchmarking to its Edge Pulse live-feed system.
MajorsJan 27, 2016
Tiffany Pushes More into PerfumeThe brand announced Wednesday that it will launch a new line of men’s and women’s fragrances in an agreement with perfume-maker Coty, which makes scents for Chopard and celebrities such as Beyonce and Katy Perry.
OtherJan 26, 2016
College Fund Created for Edelstein’s DaughterThe industry is coming together to help the family of Cindy Edelstein with a college crowdfunding effort for her daughter led by designer Erica Courtney.
