FinancialsAug 31, 2023
Signet’s Q2 Same-Store Sales Fall 12% Macroeconomic pressures like inflation and a decline in the number of people popping the question took a toll on the jeweler.
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SurveysAug 31, 2023
Conference Board Reiterates Recession PredictionA cooling labor market and high interest rates are taking a toll on consumer confidence in the U.S.
EditorsAug 30, 2023
Kwiat’s ‘Mine to Shine’ Illuminates the Questions Consumers Might Start AskingThe retail offering, said to be the first of its kind, allows customers to follow a single rough diamond through the cutting process.
ColumnistsAug 29, 2023
Squirrel Spotting: Non-Verbal Cues Say So Much Peter Smith mines the psychology of disgust for insight on the messages we communicate through body language.
FinancialsAug 25, 2023
Movado Lowers Guidance Amid Q2 Sales Struggles The company noted a “challenging environment for consumer discretionary products.”
TrendsAug 24, 2023
These Engagement Ring Styles Are Trending on PinterestA new Shane Co. study analyzed the year’s most popular engagement ring settings, metals, and diamond shapes.
FinancialsAug 10, 2023
Brilliant Earth Sees Slight Increase in Q2 SalesThe retailer reported a record-breaking number of orders for the quarter amid strong Mother’s Day sales but average order value declined.
SurveysJul 27, 2023
Conference Board Predicts Recession Before Year’s End This is in spite of rising consumer confidence in July.
SurveysJul 10, 2023
Consumer Confidence on the Rise in JuneConsumer spending may shift to services as “revenge spending” on post-pandemic travel slows, said the Conference Board.
MajorsJun 28, 2023
Natural Diamond Council’s First Print Magazine Is OutGabrielle Union is the cover star of the Spring/Summer 2023 Only Natural Diamonds issue.
MajorsJun 28, 2023
Shane Co. to Offer Jewelry Insurance Through ZillionThe loss and theft protection insurance is now available for in-store purchases.
SurveysJun 08, 2023
Consumer Confidence Slips in May Amid UncertaintyConsumers over the age of 55 were particularly pessimistic about the economic outlook.
MajorsApr 27, 2023
BIJC Seeks Love Stories in Second Annual “Together by Design” Contest Couples are invited to share their story for a chance to win a custom yellow diamond engagement ring.
SurveysMar 30, 2023
NRF Says Brick-and-Mortar Stores Remain ‘Primary Point of Purchase’The statement came as the National Retail Federation released its retail sales forecast for 2023.
FinancialsMar 24, 2023
Movado Predicts Declining Sales Amid ‘Volatile’ Retail EnvironmentThe watch company expects first-quarter sales to fall as much as 15 percent due to inflation and tough comps.
WatchesMar 23, 2023
Which Brands Do Watch Enthusiasts Love Most? Chrono24 Takes a LookThe watch marketplace gathered data from 1.3 million collectors, highlighting the most popular timepieces and exploring value appreciation.
GradingMar 23, 2023
GCAL Introduces 8X Cut Grade for Proprietary CutsPatented and specialty cuts now can receive an 8X Proprietary Certificate, which can be customized to include a company’s brand and logo.
ColumnistsMar 21, 2023
Squirrel Spotting: Customer Retention Mindset—The New CRM With jewelry sales coming down from their pandemic highs, retailers need to do all they can to retain existing customers, Peter Smith says.
SourcingMar 15, 2023
Q&A: GJEPC Chairman Vipul ShahShah talks with National Jeweler about diamond demand, lab-grown, and why it’s difficult to make predictions about the U.S. market.
ColumnistsMar 14, 2023
On Data: How Did Independent Jewelers Do in January and February? Sherry Smith breaks down the results so far this year, including which categories are the sales standouts and which are struggling.
MajorsMar 09, 2023
Deadline Approaching for Harris Jewelry Settlement RefundsMilitary servicemembers and others who could be eligible to get money back from the now-defunct chain have until April 15 to apply.
ColumnistsMar 01, 2023
Squirrel Spotting: Human Connection and the Retail Experience A friendly encounter in an airport reminded Peter Smith why the core reasons for visiting physical stores will never change.
EditorsFeb 15, 2023
4 Predictions for the Diamond Market in 2023 and BeyondExperts and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff share views on natural diamond prices, lab-grown supply, and diamond jewelry sales in 2023.
ColumnistsFeb 14, 2023
Squirrel Spotting: Examining Retail’s Uneasy Relationship With BrandsPeter Smith understands retailers’ issues with brands but, he argues, brands work. Here’s why.
SurveysFeb 06, 2023
What to Know About Consumers in 2023From dwindling savings to the growing resale market, here’s what National Retail Federation experts want retailers to know about shoppers.
