JA's Political Action Committee expands board
New York--The Jewelers of America Political Action Committee (JAPAC) has expanded its board of directors and embarked on a two-year drive to raise funds from JA members.
JA, National Jeweler partner on profit-building tool
New York--Beginning this year, Jewelers of America (JA) and National Jeweler are combining two of the industry's most detailed research projects: JA's Cost of Doing Business Survey and National...
JA fights Obama's proposed LIFO repeal
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) has begun an aggressive campaign to oppose a repeal of the last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventory accounting method that President Barack Obama has proposed in his...
JA provides new guidance on Burmese gem ban
Jewelers of America has sent its members updated guidance on the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act of 2008, which banned the importation of Burmese jadeite and rubies last September.
Illinois drops plan for luxury tax
New York--The state of Illinois has abandoned legislation that would have placed a 5 percent luxury tax on in-state purchases of jewelry and timepieces totaling more than $20,000, Jewelers of America...
JA offers guidance on lead law
Jewelers of America is offering a new guidance document to help industry members understand the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a law that regulates the amount of lead content allowed in all...
JA presses for sales tax fairness act
New York--In the hopes of leveling the playing field between Internet and brick-and-mortar retailers, Jewelers of America (JA) is urging Congress to reintroduce and pass the Sales Tax Fairness and...
JA names Tiffany's Headley first-ever COO
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) has named Tiffany and Co. veteran Robert Headley as its first chief operating officer, effective Feb. 23.
JA: Economic recovery act will benefit jewelers
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) says the economic stimulus act contains several measures that will benefit jewelers, including small business provisions that will benefit the industry, and tax...
JA distributes guide to jewelry careers
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) has sent "Careers in the Jewelry Industry," a comprehensive guide to occupations in the jewelry industry, to 1,000 high schools in 48 states plus the District of...
JA members share tips for successful holiday
New York--In a news release issued by Jewelers of America (JA) on Tuesday, a number of JA member stores shared tips on how they plan to approach what many say could be an exceedingly difficult holiday...
JA praises passage of store-improvement legislation
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) welcomes the two-year extension of the 15-year depreciation on store improvements recently signed into law by President Bush.
JA praises passage of store-improvement legislation
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) welcomes the two-year extension of the 15-year depreciation on store improvements recently signed into law by President Bush.
JA: Industry growth flat in 2007
New York—Overall growth in the jewelry industry was essentially flat in 2007, with high-end independents seeing a 3.5 percent sales increase, while mid-range independents saw real declines,...
JA offers free online business-building tips
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has launched an online "Thriving in 2008" program in response to retail jewelers' concerns about current economic conditions.
JA applauds Burmese gem ban
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) commends the U.S. Congress for its passage this week of a bill banning Burmese gemstones, a measure JA has been advocating for some time.
Free JA seminars at NY jewelry show
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) will host three days of free educational seminars during the JA New York Summer Show, to be held from July 27-30 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York...
JA to present 'J-Biz,' roundtable at JCK
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) will host a full-day seminar series, covering such topics as marketing, customer management and jewelry trend-spotting, plus an executive roundtable session on...
JA seeking survey participants
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) is looking for members to participate in the 2008 Cost of Doing Business survey, JA's annual snapshot of conditions in the retail jewelry world.
JA names Affiliate Design contest winners
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has named four first-place winners in its 18th annual Affiliate Design Competition, held during the recent JA New York Winter Show.