Primary lender Wells Fargo submitted a $16 million credit bid for all the Texas-based retailer’s assets, but some vendors want their consigned goods exempt from the deal.
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The communications veteran worked as a writer and editor for the trade publication when it was first established nearly 20 years ago.

The Knot says couples spent about 2 percent less on their engagement rings in 2018.

The luxury titan’s top-performing brand, Gucci, has plans for a high jewelry category next June.

Eddie Lampert’s multi-billion-dollar bid will keep more than 400 Sears and Kmart stores open.

Tom Cunningham, owner of the Michigan jewelry store Yax Jewelers, is retiring to spend more time with his family and his golf clubs.
The jewelry giant has partnered with three new agencies to bolster its marketing and advertising.

National Jeweler reached out to five retailers to see how they fared through the shutdown and gauge their feelings on the year ahead.

The annual Battle of the Benches design competition will take place during the two-day event.

Aspiring jewelers can learn the tools of the trade, including gem identification and design.

The diamond trading network will give members the opportunity to trade jewelry without any commission or transaction fees.

The luxury jeweler was awarded $1.5 million in monetary damages after a court ruled in its favor against website operators selling counterfeit jewelry.

Despite lower-than-expected 2018 sales, the Swiss watch company has high hopes for the year ahead.

Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo watch and Fiorever jewelry collection were among the segment’s top sellers.

The retailer will send one couple to six cities to scout out the most romantic locations to pop the question.

The manufacturer’s new catalog is color-coded for streamlined shopping.
The California-based manufacturer is known for its gold and sterling silver pendants.

He replaces Craig Danforth, who left GIA to join Jewelers Mutual.
The 25-year industry veteran replaces Matthew Tratner, who is leaving the organization.

More than half of Forevermark-carrying jewelers said customers came in asking for the De Beers-owned diamond brand by name.
Jason Goldberger left to “pursue his next challenge,” the Seattle-based e-tailer said.
The bridal store chain plans to offer dress options at lower price points and in a wider range of styles and sizes.
The 135-year-old trade organization also inducted Reed Jewelers CEO Alan Zimmer to its board.

Worldwide same-store sales were down 2 percent while comps in the Americas fell flat.
The jewelry giant disputed allegations that its in-store credit practices were deceitful but said it will pay the fine to put an end to litigation.













