Report: International Diamond and Gold closing doors
Columbus, Ohio--Multi-store jeweler International Diamond and Gold is the latest retailer to fall victim to the recession, announcing that it will be closing all eight of its locations, an unidentifie...
Victoria's Secret unveils 2008 'Fantasy Bra'
Victoria's Secret unveils its annual jewel-encrusted "Fantasy Bra," with this year's creation totaling more than 1,000 carats and valued at $5 million.
Victoria's Secret unveils 2008 'Fantasy Bra'
Columbus, Ohio—With the holiday season approaching, Victoria's Secret unveiled its annual jewel-encrusted "Fantasy Bra" on Monday, with this year's lingerie creation totaling more than 1,000...
Tiffany to open a store in Columbus, Ohio
Tiffany and Co. announced plans to open a 6,200-square-foot store, which will anchor a newly designed area of Easton Town Center, a 1.7 million square-foot center in Columbus, Ohio.
Tiffany debuting smaller format in fall
During Tiffany and Co.'s first-quarter conference call, the jeweler announced the October opening of its first downsized store in the United States, Globest.com reported.
Report: Same-store sales slow in October
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales dropped to 3.3 percent in October for 60 retailers who reported monthly results on Tuesday, according to consulting firm Retail Forward.
Report: Target aims for accelerated growth
Columbus, Ohio—Target will approach $100 billion in sales in 2010, nearly doubling its current size and becoming an even bigger competitive force, according to consulting firm Retail Forward.
Report: Same-store sales up in September
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales increased 4 percent in September for 60 retailers who reported monthly results on Thursday, according to consulting firm Retail Forward.
Report: May same-store sales show modest rebound
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales increased 2.6 percent in May compared with weak April sales for more than 50 retailers reporting monthly results today, TNS Retail Forward reports.
Report: Same-store sales growth drops in November
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales growth dropped 2.3 percent in November for about 60 retailers reporting monthly results, stated Retail Forward.
Zales' holiday ads tops among young adults
Washington, D.C.—With the use of a hit pop song and young couples in love, Zales' 2007 holiday TV commercials have become a favorite among young adults, a new survey shows.
Survey: Almost 20 percent of men haven't begun holiday shopping
Washington, D.C.—Men are the biggest procrastinators this holiday season.
Report: February same-store sales weaken
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales growth in February decreased 2.6 percent from January as well as from the same period in 2006 for about 60 retailers reporting monthly results today, Retail...
Study: June same-store sale slip
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales slipped 2.3 percent in June compared with May sales for more than 50 retailers reporting monthly results today, TNS Retail Forward reports.
Study: July same-store sales edge up
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales increased 2.9 percent in July compared with June sales, but remained down from the same period the prior year for more than 50 retailers reporting monthly...
Jewelers Mutual names new sales, marketing vp
Neenah, Wisc.—Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has announced the promotion of Patrick Drummond to the position of vice president, sales and marketing.
New campaign promotes jewelry-cleaning events
Columbus, Ohio—The Kingswood Co., suppliers of private-label, fine-jewelry-care products, has launched a new campaign to help retail jewelers spur sales.
Study: January same-store sales improve
Columbus, Ohio—Same-store sales growth increased 4 percent in January for about 60 retailers reporting monthly results today, Retail Forward reports.
Study: More holiday gift-buyers will snub jewelry
Washington— Fewer consumers are expected to choose jewelry items as gifts this year compared with last, a consumer spending researcher said in a National Retail Federation (NRF) holiday...
eDiamondselect partners with Avalon Solution
Hollywood, Fla.—Software solutions provider eDiamondselect has partnered with the new Web services provider Avalon Solution, allowing eDiamondselect's customers special access to Avalon's...