Know the rules before hosting a 'gold party'
New York--Retail jewelers cashing in on the phenomenon of private "gold parties" should be aware of the laws that regulate secondhand purchases, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) cautions.
Which watch brands do Obama, Biden wear?
Washington--The fashion choices of First Lady Michelle Obama have already generated much press, but for the watch industry, all eyes are on what type of timepieces the leader of the free world, and...
NRF asks Obama for national sales tax holidays
Washington--The National Retail Federation (NRF) today asked President-elect Barack Obama to incorporate a series of national sales tax holidays into upcoming economic stimulus legislation as an...
Can Obama bring change to retail outlook?
Washington--Though many Americans were on an emotional high after Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president, retail jewelers who spoke to National Jeweler were more grounded in their...
Obama unveils plan to help small businesses
Washington--Under fire for the bailout of big banks and Wall Street institutions, President Barack Obama unveiled a plan on Monday that will make it easier for small-business owners to borrow money,...
JA presses for sales tax fairness act
New York--In the hopes of leveling the playing field between Internet and brick-and-mortar retailers, Jewelers of America (JA) is urging Congress to reintroduce and pass the Sales Tax Fairness and...