Events & AwardsMar 14, 2017
WJA Student Scholarships Open for ApplicationsThe deadline to apply for the scholarships is April 18.
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CrimeMar 13, 2017
Jewelry Crime Increases for First Time Since 2012The number of crimes reported to the Jewelers Security Alliance rose to 1,245 last year, though John J. Kennedy cautions against making too much of the increase.
EditorsMar 10, 2017
How to Find and Keep Good People: The Day’s MethodThe president of Day’s Jewelers dishes on the Maine chain’s hiring practices, social media efforts and why they let dogs in their stores.
FinancialsMar 09, 2017
Signet Chairman Speaks Out on ControversiesSignet Jewelers Ltd.’s quarterly earnings call began with an unusual occurrence: a statement from board Chairman Todd Stitzer.
SourcingMar 09, 2017
Diamond Trading ‘Subdued’ in January, FebruaryJewelers haven’t been replenishing their stock like expected, and diamond prices have softened slightly.
CrimeMar 09, 2017
Sharing Tips on Preventing Burglaries, in 7 MinutesThe Jewelers Security Alliance has begun adding training videos to its newly redesigned website and the first one focuses on burglary prevention.
Events & AwardsMar 08, 2017
‘Sex And The City’ and ‘Girls’ Costumers Coming to JA New YorkPatricia Field and Jenn Rogien will be at the show Monday to discuss the role of jewelry and clothing on television.
Policies & IssuesMar 08, 2017
JVC Legal Compliance Webinars to Start This MonthThe Jewelers Vigilance Committee’s sessions will cover topics including quality control, the FTC guides, and contracts.
SourcingMar 08, 2017
US Retailer Carrying Bridal Line Using Fairtrade GoldReflective Images in Santa Fe, New Mexico has become the exclusive retailer for U.K. jeweler Greg Valerio’s line in the United States.
OtherMar 07, 2017
JVC webinar to address Dodd-Frank ActThe Jewelers Vigilance Committee is hosting a 45-minute webinar next month that will explain the Dodd-Frank Act and steps suppliers must take to assure customers that minerals are conflict-free.
CrimeMar 07, 2017
Jeweler Gets Probation in Scam Targeting MarinesFormer Romano’s Jewelers owner Ramil Abalkhad was sentenced last week after pleading guilty to identify theft and fraud in November.
Events & AwardsMar 07, 2017
The Cultural Forces Influencing Today’s ConsumersThe shrinking middle class and our more casual society were among the topics covered at Tom LaForge’s keynote speech at the Atlanta Jewelry Show.
IndependentsMar 06, 2017
ERA Launches Tiered Business Academy ProgramsThey identify key challenges for a jeweler and then partners the retailer with business advisers who are experts in those particular areas.
IndependentsMar 03, 2017
The Rules One Retailer’s Using to Market to Millennials Smyth Jewelers’ “New Rules of Engagement” advertising campaign recognizes the way this generation has redefined relationships.
TechnologyMar 03, 2017
Hearts On Fire Now Has an Online Ring BuilderWhile engagement rings will be designed online, consumers will have to take them into jewelers’ stores to actually order them, for now.
GradingMar 02, 2017
De Beers Cuts Price on Melee Screening DeviceIn addition to being cheaper, the diamond screening machine is also faster and better, De Beers said.
MajorsMar 01, 2017
Gender bias case against Sterling moves forwardAn arbitrator has issued a mixed ruling in the ongoing gender discrimination case against Kay and Jared parent company Sterling Jewelers.
MajorsMar 01, 2017
Unsealed Documents Paint Troubling Portrait of SterlingThe documents are connected to the ongoing gender discrimination case against Sterling Jewelers and detail a culture where women were objectified, disrespected and scared.
CrimeFeb 28, 2017
Jewelry Store Distraction Thefts ‘Rampant,’ JSA SaysThe Jewelers’ Security Alliance has issued another bulletin warning retailers of small bands of distraction thieves who are hitting jewelry stores around the country.
SurveysFeb 27, 2017
NRF: Nearly 50% of Americans Plan to Save Tax RefundsOf those who plan to spend them, the greatest percentage will put that money toward everyday expenses.
MajorsFeb 24, 2017
WWD Shutters Weekly PublicationThe fashion trade journal, which was a daily publication at one point, also laid off eight people.
MajorsFeb 24, 2017
Tiffany & Co. Board Gets an OverhaulThe jeweler has added three retail veterans to its board while announcing that three current directors won’t be up for re-election in 2017 and 2018.
Policies & IssuesFeb 23, 2017
JA Joins Retailers Lobbying Against Import TaxThe proposed “Border Adjustment Tax” imposes a 20 percent tax on goods imported from overseas, be they raw or finished.
IndependentsFeb 22, 2017
JA Expands Partnership with IDEXJewelers of America’s retail members now will get an IDEX Premium yearly membership for free.
SourcingFeb 21, 2017
De Beers Sees Sales, Profits Jump in 2016The diamond miner and marketer said U.S. diamond jewelry demand continued to grow, boosted in part by fourth quarter marketing campaigns.
