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NRF: Tax rebates to go to fuel, food
Washington, D.C.—Consumers still plan to spend about 40 percent of their tax rebate checks, sending $42 billion back into the economy, but what they plan to buy has shifted slightly from...
May 14, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: Consumers say U.S. recession is here
Schaumburg, Ill. —Concerned about debt and their jobs, a whopping 85 percent of U.S. consumers believe the country is currently in a recession, and more than of a third listed the economy as...
May 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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NRF: Consumers awaiting tax refunds
Washington, D.C.—Consumers are filing their tax returns earlier this year in anticipation of a refund from Uncle Sam, according to the latest survey from the National Retail Federation (NRF).
February 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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U.S.-Belgian treaty cuts double taxation
Washington, D.C.—A new treaty between the United States and Belgium designed to avoid double taxation is the first in a series of measures the Belgian government is taking to draw more foreign...
February 13, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Consumer spending perks up in June
New York—Tax rebate checks coupled with a decrease in the tax burden and a lower decline in real wages has put a break this month on the freefall in consumer spending seen since October 2007,...
June 13, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Survey: Consumer spending drops in January
New York—Falling home prices and lower hourly earnings have caused a fourth consecutive drop in consumer spending since September 2007, according to the Deloitte Research Leading Index of...
March 19, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Dutch govt now in control of ABN Amro diamond division
Amsterdam—The Dutch government said Friday it will buy the operations of Fortis NV in the Netherlands for 16.8 billion euros ($23.2 billion), a change to the previous bailout plan announced...
October 07, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Consumer spending lowest since 2001
New York—With house prices falling nearly 12 percent in March and unemployment claims increasing 9.8 percent in the same period, consumer spending has reached its lowest level since 2001,...
May 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Report: Consumer spending falls in September
New York—Driven by falling home prices, the Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending decreased in September.
October 15, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Luxury consumers to save tax rebates
Stevens, Pa.—Luxury retailers might be disappointed when tax rebate checks arrive, as only 11 percent of affluent consumers plan to spend them on a shopping spree, a new Unity Marketing survey...
May 02, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Jewelers encouraged to review new AML guidance
New York—The U.S. Treasury Department is asking for the Jewelers Vigilance Committee's (JVC) help in making sure jewelry dealers are aware of the new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) guidance...
July 24, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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JVC to offer free seminars at JA New York
New York—The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) will present two free seminars at the upcoming JA New York Winter Show, one focusing on anti-money laundering, and the other on compliance in...
February 20, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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NRF: Consumers slow discretionary spending in June
Washington, D.C.—Although millions of tax rebate checks hit mailboxes in June, consumer spending remained soft last month, with retail sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants...
July 15, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Analysis: How will the economy impact jewelry?
I've been trying to get a handle on the economy. Once I finally got hold of it, I tried to forecast the short-term direction of the jewelry industry. Quite a task.
April 28, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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With exports up, Bangkok show ends strong
Bangkok, Thailand—The 41st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair closed on a successful note this year, capping off a strong year that saw 2007 jewelry and gemstone exports rise substantially, show...
March 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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NRF: Tax rebate checks benefit May retail
Washington, D.C.—Retail industry sales for May, excluding automobiles, gas stations and restaurants, jumped 0.9 percent seasonally adjusted from April and 3.8 percent unadjusted over last year,...
June 12, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Gold prices dominate spring buying plans
New York—Retailers strolling the aisles at the JA New York Winter Show presented a mixed picture of expectations for 2008, a year overshadowed by the threat of recession and increasing gold...
April 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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JA asks Congress to support sales tax changes
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has signed and endorsed a letter asking members of Congress to pass the Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act.
November 19, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Senate OKs extension on Internet tax ban
Washington, D.C.—The U.S House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday to extend the Internet tax moratorium, also known as the Internet Tax Freedom Act, for seven years, banning...
November 01, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Study: Consumer spending slides in July
New York—After a slight uptick last month, consumer spending fell again in July, continuing the decline seen since October 2007, according to the Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer...
July 14, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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