Bridal market to fuel jewelry sales in 2008
New York—Experts predict jewelry sales will increase in 2008, despite the sluggish U.S. economy, thanks in large part to the bridal category.
Jewelry-industry survival 101: Understand your niche
New York—Differentiation and being able to change with the times are keys to survival—both for diamond wholesalers and retailers—according to a panel session held yesterday at the...
As big jewelers tumble, who loses, wins business?
New York--Though Friedman's Jewelers and Whitehall Jewellers were not necessarily in competition with the average independent jeweler, the bankruptcy of the two retail giants will make waves...
Analysts: Zale prime target for foreign investors
Irving, Texas—Analysts see a different future—and likely a new owner—on the horizon for Zale Corp., an 84-year-old fixture in the U.S. jewelry industry that has struggled to...
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,...
Looming ABN Amro, Barclays deal could impact lending
Amsterdam, The Netherlands—The boards of international banks ABN Amro and Barclays have agreed to merge, in an approximately $91 billion deal that industry observers speculate could impact...