Events & AwardsMay 20, 2015
Couture collaborates to build watch segmentThe trade show has announced a strategic partnership with consulting agency Kaiser Time to help it grow its luxury watch category.
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TechnologyMay 19, 2015
Nordstrom introduces shopping via textSalespeople or stylists now can send customers messages about a product they might like and all they have to do is text back “BUY” to purchase it.
OtherMay 18, 2015
Scott Kay Inc. names new presidentMichael Benavente, the former managing director of Gucci watches and jewelry in the Americas, will take the helm at the brand.
OtherMay 18, 2015
JA offering payment processing benefitsVia a new program with FIS, Jewelers of America members now can receive discounts on materials they need to process non-cash payments.
OtherMay 17, 2015
What you might have missedPandora cutting 105 retailers and Blue Nile’s plans for a “webroom concept experience” at a New York mall were the top stories on National Jeweler last week.
OtherMay 17, 2015
Jewelers Mutual gets emotional in new ad campaignTargeted at consumers as well as the trade, “For All Its Worth” emphasizes people’s personal connection to their jewelry.
OtherMay 17, 2015
Invest in your best peopleColumnist Peter Smith writes that jewelers should spend time and energy on their top performers and not neglect them in favor of helping weaker players improve.
Policies & IssuesMay 17, 2015
New conference calls for crowd funding supportSlated for next March ahead of the JA New York Spring show, the Jewelry Industry Summit will focus on discussing sustainability and responsible sourcing.
EditorsMay 15, 2015
Giving dealers a bad nameHow is this for a memory that absolutely smacks of the 1980s: I am on the school bus on a warm day. All the windows are open (no A/C, of course) and there is an older boy from my neighborhood at the back with a boombox (cassette, of course) blasting the first single from Bon Jovi’s 1986 album Slippery When Wet.
OtherMay 14, 2015
Former Ippolita exec joins LagosLagos named luxury industry veteran Stephen Chambers as visual merchandising director, putting him in charge of conceptualization and execution of the brand’s visual directives.
Events & AwardsMay 14, 2015
Richline to bring wearables to Las VegasThe jewelry manufacturer is partnering with JCK Las Vegas to hold a “World of Wearables” exhibition and panel on May 28 showcasing the latest innovations in wearable technology and connected devices.
GradingMay 13, 2015
GIA recalls hundreds of diamondsThe lab wants to reexamine the stones because it believes they’ve undergone a treatment that improves their color by as much as three grades but fades over time.
FinancialsMay 12, 2015
Pandora closes 105 ‘unbranded’ storesThe brand said Tuesday when releasing its first quarter financial results that it closed 105 silver, white and travel retail doors in the Americas, almost all of them in the United States.
CrimeMay 12, 2015
Armed thieves rob Midtown Manhattan TourneauThree men robbed Tourneau’s Madison Avenue store Tuesday afternoon in an armed smash-and-grab incident, firing a gun twice and eventually fleeing with several Rolex watches.
Events & AwardsMay 12, 2015
JA New York, MJSA Expo co-locate for March showsThe March 2016 edition of MJSA Expo is moving to the Javits Center and will be held at the same time as the JA New York show there.
OtherMay 11, 2015
Scott Kay Inc. continues to add to sales teamThe brand, now owned by manufacturer Frederick Goldman, has named Nick Pirie as the regional account executive for the East Coast.
OtherMay 11, 2015
Designer’s Diary: Focus on customizationJacqueline Stone explains how she executes the sometimes-difficult dance of pleasing the customer when both parties are involved in the creation of a custom design.
MajorsMay 11, 2015
Watch, jewelry veteran Steve Shonebarger diesThe longtime executive who held positions with Corum, Bulgari, Harry Winston and, most recently, de Grisogono passed away suddenly on Sunday.
OtherMay 10, 2015
What you might have missedAn article detailing the continued shrinkage of the jewelry industry was the most-read story on National Jeweler last week, while an article about the yellow diamond still for sale at Borsheims came in second.
TechnologyMay 10, 2015
Blue Nile store to open in New York mallThe online retailer revealed a bit more about its plans to open a store where consumers can try on--but not buy--jewelry during the company’s earnings call Friday morning.
EditorsMay 08, 2015
Drilling down on dataIt always stresses me out when we run a story about a survey or data and a few days later I see another article pop up with data that directly conflicts with what we just published.
OtherMay 07, 2015
National Jeweler names publisher, adds to sales staffThe trade publication has named Jewelers of America’s Matthew Tratner as publisher and industry veteran Nancy Kelly as sales executive, effective immediately.
SourcingMay 07, 2015
Kelly Rowland to headline DEF Las Vegas eventThe Grammy Award-winning singer and former Destiny’s Child member will entertain at “Diamonds in the Sky,” scheduled to take place May 28.
OtherMay 06, 2015
Sell or just shut down? Here’s how to tellHoward Feller of MMG Advisors gives jewelers contemplating retirement a primer on evaluating which is the best option for their business: selling it or closing up shop.
SourcingMay 06, 2015
Diamond markets ‘quiet’ in AprilTrading remained muted during the month, though prices began to stabilize and activity is expected to pick up as summer wedding season approaches, the Rapaport Group said.
