Bidz.com sees strong international growth
Culver City, Calif.—Online jewelry auctioneer Bidz.com announced today that growth from sales outside of the United States continues to be strong, with international sales expected to be up...
Report: Silver jewelry production on rise
Washington—The United States joins Germany, India, Italy and Mexico as the top silver jewelry-consuming countries in 2005, fueling an increase in production over the last decade, according to...
PK Time names new sales VP
New York—PK Time Group, the North American distributor for Swiss manufacturers Dubey and Schaldenbrand, Clerc, Aquanautic and Volna, has named Michael Lockett as vice president of sales for...
International chains look to emerging markets
New York—International retailers are looking at emerging markets such as Latin America to drive their growth through 2012, according to a recent study by CB Richard Ellis Group.
Wal-Mart snaps up rest of Seiyu
Wal-Mart, which owns all except four percent of Japanese retail chain Seiyu, is purchasing the remaining shares in hopes of turning around its losing streak, CNN Money reported. In February, Seiyu...
Weddingchannel.com launches pre-engagement guide
Los Angeles—Wedding and gift registry Web site Weddingchannel.com has launched a complete pre-engagement guide, including a ring-trend gallery and proposal planning tips.
WTO extends Kimberley Process waiver for six years
Geneva—The World Trade Organization's (WTO) Council for Trade in Goods agreed in principle to renew its waiver that allows countries to block trade in conflict diamonds until 2012.
MJSA receives export achievement award
Providence, R.I.—The federal government has recognized Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) for its efforts in promoting the USA Pavilion at Joya 2005 in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Sharapova pretty in pink with new TAG
Miami, Fla.—TAG Heuer and brand ambassador Maria Sharapova unveiled several new ladies' timepieces in the Professional, Carrera and Formula 1 series at the Four Seasons in Miami on Saturday.
CIBJO focus fixed on sustainable development
Cape Town, South Africa—The second day of the 2007 CIBJO Congress featured two panel sessions on sustainable practices.
Wal-Mart 3Q net sales up 7.5 percent
Bentonville, Ark.--Net sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. increased 7.5 percent to $97.63 billion for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, compared with $90.83 billion for the same period last year, the...
IJT breaks attendance records
Tokyo—International Jewellery Tokyo (IJT), Japan's largest jewelry trade show, broke attendance records this year, with 1,646 exhibitors from 36 countries and 37,812 visitors at the Jan. 23-26...
GIA advises grads to form alumni chapters
Carlsbad, Calif.—Connecting with fellow alumni from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) just got easier with the new brochure "Quick Start Guide: Create a GIA Alumni Association...
PGI launches 'Show me the Platinum' contest
New York—At a celebration following the JA New York Summer Show, Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) introduced several new promotional initiatives, including the "Show me the Platinum"...
Jeff Gordon makes pit stop at Reeds for TAG launch
Charlotte, N.C.—NASCAR star Jeff Gordon visited Reeds Jewelers in his hometown of Charlotte, N.C., on Oct. 24, to mark the retail launch of TAG Heuer's Carrera Steel and Gold Automatic Watch,...
Wolf Designs appoints new business-development director
Malibu, Calif.—Wolf Designs, the Southern California-based manufacturer of leather jewelry cases and technical watch rotators, and distributor of Louis Erard timepieces, has named Robert E....
Wal-Mart 3Q net sales up 7.5 percent
Bentonville, Ark.—Net sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. increased 7.5 percent to $97.63 billion for the third quarter ended Oct. 31, compared with $90.83 billion for the same period last year, the...
House of Taylor continues growth
West Hollywood, Calif.—House of Taylor Jewelry has opened more than 30 new retail doors in the past few weeks, increasing its distribution to 35 states as well as to Mexico and several...
Walmart U.S. sales up 3 percent in August
Bentonville, Ark.—Net sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. increased 8.7 percent to $30.67 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 29, compared with $28.22 billion for the same period last year, the...
Wal-Mart's U.S. sales up 3 percent in July
Bentonville, Ark.—Net sales at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. increased 9.4 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 1 to $30.16 billion, and 9.6 percent to $196.48 billion for the 26 weeks ended Aug. 1,...