Snow stalls jewelry sales, but men still buying
New York--The economic slowdown and severe snowstorms packed a one-two punch for jewelers this weekend, with many reporting slow sales despite new sales tactics, while others celebrated the last-minut...
EXCLUSIVE: Jewelry shoppers take their sweet time
New York—Procrastinating shoppers, particularly men, made for a busy few days before Christmas for most of the jewelers who spoke to National Jeweler today, ending the holiday season on a...
Last minute boosts lackluster jewelry sales
New York--Last-minute sales of lower-priced pieces last week helped a few jewelers break even for the year, but many who spoke with National Jeweler on Monday reported a drop in holiday sales and much...
EXCLUSIVE: Snow not Scrooge for jewelers this season
New York—While retailers and consumers in the Northeast battled the weekend's icy weather, most of the jewelers who spoke to National Jeweler today said they have been unaffected by Mother...
Exclusive: Higher tickets boost holiday sales for jewelers
Jewelers who spoke with National Jeweler today reported mixed sales results heading into the final week of the holiday selling season, with slower traffic compared to years past, but higher-than-avera...
EXCLUSIVE: Jewelers see uptick in sales since Black Friday
New York—Sales were more robust over this second weekend of the holiday season when compared with the same time last year, with diamonds the clear jewelry-gift frontrunner, reported several...
Jewelers full-speed ahead on holiday marketing
New York--In an effort to draw consumer dollars in a down economy, jewelers who spoke to National Jeweler on Monday said they are getting creative with their promotional plans this holiday season,...
EXCLUSIVE: Colored stone sales up despite 'blood rubies'
New York—Jewelry sales were a mixed bag over the third weekend of the holiday season, with shoppers showing interest in colored stones despite the recent controversy over "blood rubies,"...
Valentine's Day not heartache for all jewelers
New York--Valentine's Day didn't spell complete heartbreak for jewelers this year despite the dismal economic conditions, with a few retailers even reporting their sales were up this season.
Holiday shoppers stick with classic jewelry styles
New York--Contrary to constant reports of the country's economic ruin, jewelers nationwide who spoke to National Jeweler on Monday reported brisk sales over the weekend, with customers investing in...
EXCLUSIVE: Black Friday surprisingly strong for jewelers
New York—Several jewelry retailers from across the nation who spoke with National Jeweler today say sales were higher than expected over Black Friday weekend, while others project a strong...
EXCLUSIVE: Jewelers see uptick in sales since Black Friday
As the holiday season moved into full swing last week, jewelers showed a significant increase in sales since Black Friday weekend, with diamond jewelry topping consumers' shopping lists.
Black Friday a mixed bag for jewelers
New York—Some independent jewelers saw green on Black Friday, but others worried they may end up in the red if sales don't pick up as the holiday season progresses.