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Survey: Small-business optimism shrinking
New York—Economic challenges and rising energy costs have small-business owners feeling less secure about their future, according to a semi-annual survey of business owners by American Express...
October 06, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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CPM Group study projects rising silver prices
New York—The CPM Group has released the 2008 update to its Silver Long-term Outlook market study, which forecasts higher silver prices over the next decade due to increased supply coupled with...
September 26, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Is e-commerce more resilient than other channels?
Las Vegas—Despite a struggling economy throughout most of this year, 72 percent of e-tailers believe the online channel is better suited to withstand an economic slowdown than offline channels.
September 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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IDI promotes Goren to marketing chief
Ramat Gan, Israel—The Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) Group of Companies has promoted Alissa Goren to the position of deputy managing director and chief marketing officer, a new position created...
September 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Tiffany 2Q sales up 11 percent
New York—Second-quarter net sales for Tiffany and Co. worldwide increased 11 percent to $732.4 million for the three months ended July 31, largely buoyed by sales growth in the Asia-Pacific...
August 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Industry objects to broadening platinum definition
New York—A number of industry organizations have filed a statement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) objecting to the FTC's proposal to broaden the definition of the word "platinum."
August 26, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Saks sales slip 5.3 percent in July
New York—Same-store sales at Saks Inc. decreased 5.3 percent for the four weeks ended Aug. 4, and owned sales decreased 4.6 percent to $192.1 million, compared with $201.4 million for the same...
August 12, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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New Gemesis site offers 'retailer locator'
Sarasota, Fla.—Gemesis, the Florida-based company known for its lab-grown colored diamonds, has redesigned its Web site.
September 15, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Fortunoff requests Chapter 11 case dismissal
New York—Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silveware LLC has reached an agreement with a group of its creditors and is asking the court to dismiss its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, court papers show.
September 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: U.S. small-business owners optimistic about holiday
Waltham, Mass.—A majority of U.S. small-business owners are concerned about competition from large retailers this holiday season, yet remain optimistic, with 63 percent of them anticipating...
October 25, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Court grants Fortunoff's request for Chapter 11 dismissal
New York—A bankruptcy court judge has agreed to dismiss Fortunoff Fine Jewelry and Silverware LLC's Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection case, provided the company pays all of its final administrat...
September 12, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Timex appoints new senior VP
Middlebury, Conn.—Timex Group B.V. has announced the appointment of Kathleen Walas as senior vice president of corporate communications and corporate social responsibility, effective immediatel...
September 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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GIA takes Career Search Engine global
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Career Search Engine now includes international career opportunities, creating the largest, free, online employment database in the...
August 20, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Economy takes toll on small-business owners
San Francisco—With rising gas prices and a looming recession, optimism among small-business owners is waning, with more than one-third saying their personal financial situation is getting...
June 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Investor increases stake in Tiffany
New York—An activist investor is buying up shares of another long-standing, well-known U.S. retail jewelry chain.
January 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Blue Nile adds board members
Seattle—Blue Nile has appointed Michael Potter and Steve Scheid as new board members, thus expanding its board of directors to eight members.
November 02, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Congress Jewelers' Asztalos honored
Bonita Springs, Fla.—Gulfshore Business magazine has named Congress Jewelers' Joanne Asztalos, director of marketing, to its 40 under 40 list, an annual salute to the region's most accomplished...
October 07, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Creditors seek bankruptcy for Friedman's
Wilmington, Del.—A group of jewelry companies owed $9.1 million by Friedman's Inc. are trying to force the company into Chapter 7 bankruptcy, The Associated Press reported.
January 24, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Saks sales drop in August
New York—Same-store sales at Saks Inc. decreased 5.9 percent for the four weeks ended Sept. 1, and owned sales decreased 6.1 percent to $200.5 million, compared with $213.5 million for the same...
September 05, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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U.S. gold jewelry demand decreases in 2007
London—A 4 percent increase in gold demand coupled with a price that raced toward the long-held $850 per ounce record, created a record-breaking $79 billion demand for gold in 2007, the World...
February 13, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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