The company pointed to a “volatile” holiday season and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
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Retail sales also were up about 4 percent for the full year.
Sherry Smith breaks down the final results for the month of December as well as for the full year.
The first 21 days of the month revealed surprising shifts in consumer behavior, Sherry Smith says.
Independent jewelers’ sales increased 1 percent from Dec. 7-14 and some interesting trends emerged, Sherry Smith writes.
The limited-edition jewels were created alongside designer Shy Dayan of Shy Creation.
From Signet Jewelers to Macy’s, here’s how the biggest jewelry sellers are feeling about the most wonderful time of the year.
The National Jeweler editors look back on the year in jewelry and share their predictions for 2024.
Sherry Smith dishes on bridal versus fashion diamond jewelry sales and the “unexpected heroes” of the first week of the month.
Sherry Smith breaks down the numbers on jewelry sales in November and reveals the category that “emerged as a standout.”
From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, 200.4 million consumers shopped online and in stores.
Sales experts and a diamantaire share their best advice on how to send customers home with diamond jewelry.
The jewelry brand takes viewers through a virtual winter wonderland set in New York City.
Though consumers have started holiday shopping earlier, the organization still predicts a busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers.
There are three designs available this year, each featuring artwork by kids in programs supported by JFC.
The lab is tightening the turnaround time on certain diamond grading reports for what normally is the industry’s busy season.
From showing three items to asking the big question, Peter Smith gives tips for promoting a positive sales atmosphere this holiday season.
Sales will increase compared with last year, though the rate of growth is expected to slow.
Discounts and promotions could persuade consumers to shop earlier this year, the survey found.
The seasonal survey asked consumers how, when, and where they’ll shop for holiday gifts.
The plea comes against a backdrop of declining demand and falling prices.
According to SpendingPulse, retail sales will increase in November and December but not necessarily for jewelers.
From holiday spending to inflation’s impact, here’s what analysts are forecasting for the season.
De Beers is putting the emphasis on natural diamonds in Q4 and ending Lightbox’s lab-grown diamond engagement ring test run.