MajorsJan 26, 2014
Investment firm acquires Robbins BrosCalifornia retailer Robbins Brothers confirmed last week that the company has been sold to private equity firm Comvest Investment Partners.
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OtherJan 23, 2014
WJA elects board for 2014-2015Andrea Hansen will lead the Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) in 2014-2015, the organization announced following its recent elections.
OtherJan 23, 2014
Ritani makes Forbes ‘Most Promising’ listForbes has included bridal brand Ritani as one of “America’s Most Promising Companies,” listing the company at No. 40 out of 100.
AuctionsJan 23, 2014
Christie’s top 10 jewels of 2013Jewelry sales topped $600 million at Christie’s last year, setting a new world record for annual jewelry sales by a single auction house. Read on to review the lots that pushed Christie’s jewelry total over the top in 2013.
FinancialsJan 23, 2014
Comps up at Michael Hill’s US storesSame-store sales at Michael Hill’s U.S. locations were up 2 percent in local currency for the half-year period, the Australian retailer reported Thursday.
SurveysJan 23, 2014
How were your sales in 2013?National Jeweler is calling for retailer participation in its annual post-holiday sales survey, which helps to gauge the health and performance of the jewelry industry.
EditorsJan 23, 2014
What you likeEvery month, our digital team sends web traffic statistics about National Jeweler: how many visitors we had and what the top content was for the month, both on the site and the 10X Blog, which is calculated separately.
OtherJan 22, 2014
Kirk Kara introduces new brandingBridal brand Kirk Kara has a new look that it’s rolling out across its advertising, website and merchandising displays.
OtherJan 22, 2014
Jewelers Mutual earns top ratingsFor the 27th year in a row, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company has received an A+ Superior financial strength rating from A.M. Best.
OtherJan 21, 2014
GIA enhances offerings at Tucson showsThe Gemological Institute of America has announced that it will offer special laboratory services, gem and jewelry seminars and classes during the annual gem shows next month.
MajorsJan 21, 2014
Target laying off nearly 500 workersTarget Corp. confirmed Wednesday that it is letting 475 workers go, and news reports state it will leave another 700 open positions unfilled.
OtherJan 20, 2014
The Edge hosting three-day seminar in Conn.Retailers who use The Edge software are eligible to attend a three-day seminar taking place in late February-early March at The Edge headquarters in Shelton.
OtherJan 20, 2014
Gold, silver prices to fall in 2014The per-ounce price of gold and silver both will decline more than 10 percent year-over-year in 2014 while labor issues and automotive demand are expected to push up the price of platinum slightly, analysts say.
OtherJan 20, 2014
Dodd-Frank and supply chain assuranceJewelers Vigilance Committee Senior Counsel Suzan Flamm supplies a list of resources for companies that must comply with the "conflict" minerals provision of the Dodd-Frank Act.
TrendsJan 20, 2014
Charles Garnier launches new silver collectionSilver jewelry designer and manufacturer Charles Garnier Paris has introduced the Britannia 958 Heritage Collection, a line featuring pieces made with the company’s proprietary manufacturing process that will debut next month at Centurion.
SourcingJan 20, 2014
Nearly 30-carat blue diamond found in S. AfricaMining company Petra Diamonds Ltd. announced Tuesday that it has recovered a 29.6-carat rough blue diamond from the famed Cullinan mine in South Africa.
OtherJan 16, 2014
WJA now accepting entries for Carelle grantThe Women’s Jewelry Association is inviting members to apply for a $5,000 merit-based grant that can help them get their business off the ground and stimulate growth.
SourcingJan 16, 2014
Trau Bros. acquiring Lazare Kaplan BotswanaBelgian diamond company the Trau Bros. NV is taking 100 percent control of New York diamond company Lazare Kaplan’s operations in Botswana.
SourcingJan 16, 2014
Indian jewelers select brand of the yearIndian Jeweller magazine awarded Kisna Diamond Jewellery, the flagship brand of Hari Krishna Exports, as the jewelry brand of the year in its Jewellers Choice Design Awards.
Policies & IssuesJan 16, 2014
Proposed Pebble mine is high risk, study findsIn what is being viewed as a victory for opponents of the Pebble mine project in Alaska, a final scientific assessment by the Environmental Protection Agency has found that severe impacts and risks are associated with large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay watershed.
FinancialsJan 16, 2014
Richemont sales continue to climb in Q3Swiss luxury goods group Richemont saw sales increase 9 percent at constant exchange rates to $4 billion in the third quarter, with both its jewelry and watch segments enjoying similar growth.
FinancialsJan 16, 2014
Pandora says Christmas sales beat expectationsPreliminary results released by Pandora Friday indicate that 2013 sales for the Danish bead brand will be up 35 percent year-over-year due in part to a better-than-expected holiday.
EditorsJan 16, 2014
Love but not necessarily marriageI don’t know why but I’ve always been fascinated with demographics and the differences among the generations: what were the cultural influences that shaped the ideals of those in their 60s versus those in their 20s and 30s.
GradingJan 15, 2014
GIA starts memorial scholarship for Tawfic FarahThe Gemological Institute of America has introduced the Tawfic Farah Memorial Scholarship in honor of the institute’s former vice president of international operations who died last year.
Events & AwardsJan 15, 2014
The ‘Retail Doctor’ to speak at Smart showBusiness consultant Bob Phibbs, who is known as the “Retail Doctor,” is the keynote speaker for the Smart Jewelry Show, which will take place April 5 to 7 at Chicago’s Navy Pier.
