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![The National Retail Federation forecasts U.S. retail sales to increase between 4 percent and 6 percent this year, a reflection of an economy that is slowing down. 2023_shopping mall interior.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/344ff7539137c02c7aebe4bf44cef053.jpg)
The statement came as the National Retail Federation released its retail sales forecast for 2023.
![Vipul Shah is the chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council. 20230315_GJEPC Chairman Vipul Shah.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/55763f1242ef1e0a2da5026105b69fd4.jpg)
Shah talks with National Jeweler about diamond demand, lab-grown, and why it’s difficult to make predictions about the U.S. market.
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Amanda Gizzi and Ashley Davis discuss the major trends that will shape jewelry design this year and beyond.
![These tourmaline, sapphire, citrine and diamond earrings from Graziela Gems hit on two of the color trends Amanda Gizzi spotted in the desert—teal and orange. They are priced at $30,550. 13-20230223_Graziela Gems orange.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/feff86113d7af8aeaba7e6d098bbe1ac.jpg)
Amanda Gizzi spotted gemstones in these shades all over AGTA Gem Fair and at Centurion, too.
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From inflation to lab-grown diamonds, jewelry industry experts Paul Zimnisky and Sherry Smith share their predictions for the year ahead.
![From natural diamond supply to lab-grown diamond prices and future drivers of market growth, Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares four predictions for the diamond market. (©De Beers Group/Photo credit: Ben Perry @ Armoury Films) 2021_De Beers polished in tweezers.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/47e1f5aafbc2fcce1f3bcf0dccd4aa7d.jpg)
Experts and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff share views on natural diamond prices, lab-grown supply, and diamond jewelry sales in 2023.
![Duvall O’Steen, left, and Jen Cullen Williams are independent communications strategists and senior consultants for the Luxury Brand Group. They can be reached at DuvallOsteenNYC@gmail.com or Jen@JenCullenWilliams.com. 2021_JCW-Duvall-Header.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/d4faac092828414109a04b11d0168ab3.jpg)
Duvall O’Steen and Jen Cullen Williams dive into the trends and updates expected to shape the social landscape this year.
![At the National Retail Federation’s “Retail’s Big Show” conference, a panel of experts dove into what retailers should know about consumers this year. (Image courtesy of the National Retail Federation/Jason Dixon Photography) 20230206_NRF Big Show 2023.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f9d41797c9a80130f2f3ba1ec0c297e6.jpg)
From dwindling savings to the growing resale market, here’s what National Retail Federation experts want retailers to know about shoppers.
![Peter Smith is an industry consultant, speaker, sales trainer, and author. He can be reached via email at TheRetailSmiths@gmail.com. 2022_Peter Smith.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7a9e7deea128f18822a87a5f3738797c.jpg)
It begins with a “t” and ends with a “c” and is imbued with warmth and positivity, Peter Smith writes.
![For its annual Valentine’s Day survey, the National Retail Federation polled more than 7,000 consumers, asking them how much they plan to spend and where they will shop for gifts and other Valentine’s Day-related items. 2023_Valentines Day.png](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/545da9ab419c33003b78f9688b132a8c.png)
The NRF’s annual survey shows that consumer attitudes about how, or even whether, to celebrate Feb. 14 continue to evolve.
![Sherry Smith is director of business development for data and consulting company The Edge Retail Academy. She can be reached at sherry@edgeretailacademy.com. 2021_Sherry Smith.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/6cb58dbb9e7e87bd10b040a5880694a5.jpg)
Sherry Smith breaks down retailers’ performance last year, including how natural diamonds fared vs. lab-grown.
![Emmanuel Raheb is the CEO of Smart Age Solutions, a digital ad agency and coveted Premier Google Partner. Contact him at eraheb@smartagesolutions.com. 2021_Emmanuel-Raheb.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/891e17341687bd928f22527076659ed1.jpg)
Emmanuel Raheb offers five tips for winning business this Feb. 14, from offering complimentary wrapping to displaying delivery dates.
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Three members of JA’s inaugural class of retail leaders discuss clienteling and staffing in the latest episode of “My Next Question.”
![Peter Smith is an industry consultant, speaker, sales trainer, and author. He can be reached via email at TheRetailSmiths@gmail.com. 2022_Peter Smith.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/e2542e107f0420a40457dc27188cd312.jpg)
Columnist Peter Smith outlines the questions business owners need to ask themselves regardless of how aggressive their 2023 sales goals are.
![Real-time messaging is No. 2 on Emmanuel Raheb’s list of the five biggest digital marketing trends of 2023. Whether it’s via SMS or live chat, retailers need to have a way to respond to consumers’ questions immediately, he writes. 20230104_digital marketing trends 2023.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/5e4580269be923233e02c31dc65f00e0.jpg)
Live chat, influencers and video are just a few of the elements that need to be part of your digital marketing plan, Emmanuel Raheb writes.
![What better way to start off 2023 than with a peace-loving cat set with diamonds? Alison Nagasue’s “Hope Cat Masterpeace” necklace is one of a dozen jewels Amanda Gizzi is highlighting in her special New Year’s Style File. 6-20230103_Alison Nagasue.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/7604cd55e247ba4002370d162c16c5a2.jpg)
Amanda Gizzi says hello to 2023 with a dozen jewels—one for each month of the year—sure to bring some shine to the days ahead.