Rocksbox President Allison Vigil shared the retailer’s expansion plans, and her thoughts on opening stores in malls.

Lenore Fedow

The decline was consistent across age groups and almost all income groups, with tariffs and inflation still top of mind.

Michelle Graff

The Starboard Cruises SVP discusses who is shopping for jewelry on ships, how much they’re spending, and why brands should get on board.

Lenore Fedow

The De Beers Group CEO discusses the company’s new “beacon” program, the likelihood diamonds will be exempt from tariffs, and “Origin.”

Michelle Graff

“Ombré Desert Diamonds” will emphasize cream-, champagne-, and brown-colored diamonds, shades that set natural stones apart from lab grown.

Michelle Graff

The designer is embracing bold pieces with weight to them in “AU79,” a collection she celebrated with a creative launch party.

Michelle Graff

On an earnings call, CEO J.K. Symancyk discussed what’s working for the company and how it’s preparing for the potential impact of tariffs.

Lenore Fedow

The index partially rebounded after months of decline, due in part to the U.S.-China deal to temporarily reduce import tariffs.

Lenore Fedow

The retailer also provided an update on how the tariffs situation in the U.S. is affecting its business.

Lenore Fedow

In a special column for the State of the Majors, Edahn Golan breaks down what the top-performing fine jewelry sellers are doing right.

Edahn Golan

Peter Smith joined Michelle Graff to chat about the state of brick-and-mortar stores and share a few book and podcast recommendations.

While the product has entrenched itself in the market, retailers and consultants are assessing the next phase of the category’s development.

Avi Krawitz

National Jeweler Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff joined Michael Burpoe to talk tariffs, consumer confidence, and the sky-high price of gold.

What’s really worrying U.S. consumers isn’t the present situation; it’s what the economy is going to look like six months from now.

Michelle Graff

The National Retail Federation expects retail sales growth to return to pre-pandemic levels as consumers continue to face inflation.

Lenore Fedow

As lab-grown diamond brands pop up across India, academics are researching how to grow demand outside of the jewelry industry.

Stephen Rego

Jewelers of America is distributing a brochure for retailers to use when discussing the differences between natural and lab-grown diamonds.

Michelle Graff

The recent jump in the prices of household staples, like eggs, and the potential impact of tariffs worried consumers.

Lenore Fedow

Retailers need to have the right merchandise, marketing, and people in place to stay on top in a sea of uncertainty, Peter Smith writes.

Peter Smith

Bain & Co.’s latest report on the luxury market examines why the market’s customer base is shrinking and how to appeal to consumers in 2025.

Lenore Fedow

Watch and jewelry sales slipped 3 percent in 2024, though the luxury conglomerate did see business pick up in the fourth quarter.

Michelle Graff

It hit a four-month low in January due to concerns about the job market, though consumers remain bullish about the stock market.

Michelle Graff

“My Next Question” guests Sherry Smith and Edahn Golan share their 2025 forecasts, from sales and marketing to what retailers should stock.

Michelle Graff

Core retail sales during the 2024 holiday season surpassed the National Retail Federation’s forecast.

Lenore Fedow

An Adobe Analytics report explored the rise in mobile shopping, the popularity of Buy Now Pay Later options, and peak shopping hours.

Lenore Fedow