Market Developments
Columbus Jewelry Show gets new nameColumbus, Ohio--The board of directors of the Ohio Jewelers Association has announced that the Columbus Jewelry Show will return in 2010 as the "Mid America Jewelry Show" (MAJS), and the association itself will be renamed as well. Read More 
Maintaining good employee records will protect your businessJewelers need to realize that keeping employee records isn’t optional, writes human resources pro Suzanne DeVries who provides a list of which forms companies should have on file. Read More Leading Jewelers names first Affiliate MembersNew York--Leading Jewelers of the World (LJW) has named six companies as the group's inaugural Affiliate Members. Read More Jewelers Mutual offers holiday shipping tipsNeenah, Wis.--With the holiday season quickly approaching, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. is reminding jewelers that U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Registered Mail continues to be the safest way to ship jewelry, followed by USPS Express Mail. Read More WJA Metro holiday party set for Nov. 11New York--The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) Metropolitan Chapter will kick off the holiday season by hosting its Annual Holiday Party on Nov. 11 at the Yale Club in New York City from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Read More Economy jumps to largest growth in two yearsIs the economy finally on the mend? According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the economy grew at a rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter. This is the highest growth seen since 3.6 percent growth was recorded in the third quarter of 2007, and follows a 0.7 percent decrease from last quarter. Read More Can technology help jewelry sales?Lexington, Mass.--Paragon Lake, creator of the Virtual Display Case, will present a one-hour Webinar on Nov. 9 to help identify how technology can help retail jewelry sales. Read More Visual Merchandising: The 'Silent Salesperson'New York--Great visual merchandising should not seem like visual merchandising at all, according to the panelists at Tuesday's presentation on "Visual Merchandising and Store Design," hosted by The Luxury Marketing Council at the Haworth showroom in New York City. Read More Nielsen: Consumer confidence bounces back globallyConsumer confidence is heading in the right direction, according to the latest Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. Read More 
Strong opening for JA NY Special Delivery showNew York--In yet another sign that the economy is slowly, but surely, recovering, buyers flooded the floor of the JA New York Special Delivery show, which opened on Sunday at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Read More South Dakota jeweler to close after 81 yearsA third-generation Sioux Falls, S.D., jeweler is closing shop and liquidating its merchandise, in a move the jeweler told a local paper was a personal choice that had nothing to do with the economic downturn. Read More Why not hand out brochures to champion your store?Are you truly selling your store to your best customers--the ones who actually come in? Jeweler James Alperin has typed out a new, easy-to-use tactic: a brochure he hands out to everyone who comes in, explaining his gemological qualifications, etc. Read More Md. jeweler gets three years for money launderingBaltimore--Eugene Petasky, owner of Metro Brokers Jewelers in Pikesville, Md., was sentenced to 41 months in prison and five years supervised release after being convicted of conspiracy to launder drug proceeds, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office in Baltimore. Read More 
With economy on the rise, here's a get-ready checklistThe economy seems to be in recovery, but are you ready? Industry consultant Jan Brassem has a to-do list for jewelers that includes everything from inventory management to YouTube marketing. Read More Jewelers Mutual earns 23rd A+ Superior ratingNeenah, Wis.--For the 23rd consecutive year, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has earned an A+ Superior rating from A.M. Best, validating the company's reputation as the nation's leading insurance company for the jewelry industry and proves consistent profitability. Read More Jewelers Mutual, DCA team on security initiativeNashville, Tenn.--Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. has joined the Diamond Council of America (DCA) as an associate member, and will offer its library of security information, including the online training course JM University, to the DCA for monthly distribution to its members and students. Read More 
Personalize marketing pitches for regular clientsTucson, Ariz.--At Marshall's Jewelers, vice president Victoria Marshall and her team may not have any idea of who's been naughty or nice this year, but with the holiday season approaching, they do know who will be shopping in a timely manner and who won't. Read More Chicago Jewelers Association issues crime alertChicago--The Chicago Jewelers Association (CJA) has issued a crime alert urging jewelers in Minnesota and the surrounding states to be on the lookout for a male Hispanic trying to sell a very heavy link chain that appears to be 18-karat white gold. Read More Is your business fire-safe?Neenah, Wis.--In acknowledgement of October as National Fire Safety Month, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. is asking retailers to review fire-safety equipment, processes and procedures in their business as well as in their home. Read More 
What diamond jewelry are you promoting for the holidays?Jewelers from around the country share their diamond jewelry merchandising and promotion plans for the 2009 holiday season. Read More Report: Retail vacancies hit new highsRetail vacancy rates at U.S. malls and shopping centers have risen to multiyear highs. Read More Long Island jeweler pleads guilty to tax evasionA Long Island, N.Y.-based jeweler charged as part of an ongoing sting operation involving sales tax collection pleaded guilty to sales tax evasion and was ordered to pay more than $200,000, according to a release from the state Department of Taxation and Finance. Read More JIC to honor Madeleine Albright at GEM AwardsNew York--The Jewelry Information Center (JIC), the consumer public relations and marketing arm of Jewelers of America, will honor former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright with the Style Award at its eighth annual GEM Awards gala, scheduled for Jan. 8 at Gotham in New York City. Read More Is the economic storm over?For the past six months, we've seen and heard about the recovery of the U.S. market: the DOW has ticked up and the Fed chair has said the recession is "likely over." But ultimately, the consumer will determine when our economy is back on track when you consider that consumer spending accounts for roughly 70 percent of U.S. economic activity. Read More Retailers focus on service, personalizationWith the recession lingering, retailers are stepping up customer service and personalized offers as they try to woo shoppers. Read More |
advertisement Videoadvertisement Diamond and Metal Prices
Industry GuidesComprehensive information in specialized areas:
Sponsored by:
|
Retailer Toolbar
Join the ONLY Social Network for Jewelry Retailers. Get access to expert content, peer best practices, and more.
Start networking today.
Topic-specific newsletters that deliver the latest news on jewelry, diamonds, wholesale operations and high-volume buying directly to your in-box.
Supplier information presented with every article, bringing you related, actionable content on every topic.
A comprehensive listing of associations, organizations, suppliers and services for the jewelry industry.
A comprehensive listing of job postings, product offerings and other materials for sale for the jewelry industry.
The most sophisticated suite of marketing services available for jewelry retailers, from Internet tools to data marketing.
advertisement