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Jewelry cleaning tips from an expert, two fancy colored diamond hearts set to hit the auction block, and more.

The department store chain is cutting costs as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic weigh on its business.

Jeerasage Puranasamriddhi will lead the jewelry company’s global supply operations.

All proceeds from the new rainbow rings will benefit the Can’t Cancel Pride fund, which supports organizations struggling to fundraise amid COVID-19.
Former Citibank executive Rebecca Wooters will oversee the retailer’s digital strategy as it looks to upgrade its e-commerce capabilities.
Organizers pushed back the show dates due to an extension of coronavirus-related travel restrictions in Hong Kong.

The retailers filed for bankruptcy protection for similar reasons, including mounting debt and the toll the coronavirus has taken on business.

The watch giant announced new leaders for its Longines, Rado, Union, Tissot, Certina, and Hamilton brands.

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing problems for the clothing and accessories chain, including declining sales and store traffic.

Though monthly spending improved in May, retail sales were down 6 percent year-over-year.

The jeweler turned to new technology to make customers feel safe returning to its stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The retailer is worried about customers’ willingness to visit stores and what a second wave of the virus would mean for business.

Updates to PPP include more time to use the funds and a change to how much of the loan can be used for non-payroll expenses.

The charity will receive 20 percent of the proceeds from every pack of masks sold.

Simon Property Group is scrapping plans to buy its rival due to the effect of the coronavirus on Taubman’s malls.

The watch company has reopened 14 stores in North America, which are performing better than expected, said CEO Efraim Grinberg.

The jeweler saw a steep decline in worldwide sales as the COVID-19 pandemic kept its stores shuttered.

Set to run through the end of June, the offer ended early after more than 10,000 people enrolled in the free introductory courses.

The jewelry company said it will use only recycled gold and silver by 2025 as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint.

The industry-wide fund aims to raise $25,000 to help jewelers whose stores have been damaged or looted.

National Jeweler reached out to jewelers in Minneapolis and other cities where protests in response to the death of George Floyd have led to looting.

The 30th annual CASE Awards jewelry design contest accepted entries from both retailers and suppliers this year.

The jewelry supplier’s online event will showcase new products, host live Q&A sessions, and more throughout the month of June.

The company has more than 1,000 items for sale on SmartGift as it focuses on online sales during the pandemic.















