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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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FTC gives mixed ruling on 'cultured' gems
Washington, D.C.—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rejected a petition from the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and nine other trade associations requesting that the commission use its...
July 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Zale 4Q sales up 6 percent
Dallas—Same-store sales at Zale Corp. increased 6.1 percent for the fourth quarter ended July 31, while revenues increased 6.1 percent to $456 million, compared with $430 million for the same...
August 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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FTC requests public opinion on platinum guides
New York—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a Federal Register Notice asking for comments on its proposed amendment that would allow jewelry marketers to use the term platinum, or an...
February 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Industry urges safety standards for children's jewelry
Washington, D.C.—The Fashion Jewelry Trade Association (FJTA) today urged the government to adopt a science-based national lead-content safety standard for children's jewelry.
September 20, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Platinum Task Force holds forum on FTC proposal
New York—The Platinum Task Force held an open meeting yesterday at the JA New York Winter Show to discuss the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for comments on its proposed outlines for...
March 11, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Revitalized J.C. Penney aims for middle class
Since returning to its roots, retailer J.C. Penneys has been hitting its Middle America target, The Arizona Republic reported. By shifting focus back to apparel and house wares and away from...
May 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Retailers urge FTC to include Internet in mail-order rules
Washington, D.C.—The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the NRF's online division, Shop.org, are urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to update 14-year-old rules governing mail-order and...
November 20, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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MJSA, FJTA call for uniform lead standards
Providence, R.I.—Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) and the Fashion Jewelry Trade Association (FJTA) are supporting national legislation that would establish a uniform...
December 13, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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An earrings ad crosses FTC's legal line
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) recently received an inquiry on an earrings advertisement that appeared in a local newspaper.
May 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Reebok to pay $1 million fine for lead bracelet premiums
In a settlement agreement reached last week, Rebook International Ltd. agreed to pay a $1 million civil penalty and denied it violated federal law when it distributed 300,000 free Reebok-branded...
March 19, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Enhancement-disclosure requirements now on video
New York—A discussion of the risks and requirements of enhancement disclosure featuring Robin Spector of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Cecilia Gardner of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee...
March 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Warranty co. launches lifetime jewelry guarantee
Sterling, Va.—N.E.W. Customer Service Companies Inc. has launched a lifetime jewelry warranty program, the company announced this week.
February 29, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Jeweler and philanthropist I. W. Marks dies
Houston, Texas—Jewelry business and philanthropic leader I.W. Marks died yesterday of Aden carcinoma and multi-organ failure. He was 73.
February 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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BHP clears U.S. hurdle in bid for Rio Tinto
London—BHP Billiton announced on Thursday that The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have essentially cleared the way for its proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto,...
July 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Consumer sues Jewelry Television over treated gems
San Diego—A California woman has filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit accusing Knoxville, Tenn.-based Jewelry Television of false advertising and alleging that the company sold treated...
June 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Visa banks accept TJX offer
TJX Cos. is giving banks that issue credit through Visa $40.9 million as reimbursement for failing to protect consumers information from hackers.
December 21, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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