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The jewelry packaging and display company opened a 43,000-square-foot facility in Ohio to better serve its customers in the Midwest.

States that experienced an uptick in COVID-19 cases saw large declines in consumer confidence.

The jewelry brands’ limited exposure to the recovering Asia-Pacific market dulled their performance in the first half of the year.

The department store chain is rethinking its store count as its customer base shifts to online shopping.

The Swiss watch and jewelry company said the move signifies the importance of the U.S. market to its brand.

Jewelers of America and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee each will hold upcoming webinars to discuss how the jewelry industry can create more ethical and inclusive work environments.

The retailer’s Designer Spotlight program aims to find up-and-coming jewelers from small and minority-owned businesses to showcase on a new online platform.

AGS is looking for speakers on gemology, retail innovation, and more for next year’s Conclave in Louisville, Kentucky.

A 24-hour show floor, networking sessions, educational talks, a swag shop and more.

The jewelry company attributed the job cuts to the toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken.
Sindt is remembered by friends in the industry as a dedicated, genuine person with a knack for storytelling.

De Beers executive Stephen Lussier will be joining the board of Gemist as part of the deal.

Elements of the DC Comics superhero’s costume, gear, logo, and backstory have been reimagined as jewelry in the new 28-piece collection.

A rise in COVID-19 cases combined with rising unemployment numbers is a threat to economic recovery, said the National Retail Federation.

The luxury titan posted double-digit declines across all regions, categories and distribution channels as COVID-19 took its toll.

The call follows mega-retailer Walmart implementing a mask mandate in its stores.

The Swiss watchmaker is eliminating 2,400 jobs and closing 260 locations in an effort to downsize its retail footprint.

Monthly diamond revenue climbed 12 percent year-over-year.

Proceeds from the collection will go toward a relief fund that provides support to Black small business owners.

The jewelry company will donate up to $1 million to support the charity’s mission of protecting vulnerable children and their families from the spread of COVID-19.
The online event will feature several jewelry industry experts, including Ben Smithee of The Smithee Group and John Kennedy of the Jewelers Security Alliance.

With most of its stores reopened and traffic improving, the company is predicting a brighter-than-expected second quarter.

In a letter to U.S. governors, the Retail Industry Leaders Association called for a uniform approach to safety measures amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The owners of both independent jewelry stores have decided to retire after decades in the industry.















