Report: Luxury goods face first recession
New York--The luxury goods market, once thought immune to the ebbs and flows of economic fluctuations, has begun to feel the effects of the worldwide economic slowdown and will likely enter a...
Report: Luxury goods face first recession
New York—The luxury goods market, once thought immune to the ebbs and flows of economic fluctuations, has begun to feel the effects of the worldwide economic slowdown and will likely enter a...
Jabel joins fight against global poverty
Boston—Jewelry designer and manufacturer Jabel has become the lead sponsor of MicroBikeUSA, an organization that is leading a cycling effort across the United States this summer to fight...
Congress Jewelers helps Habitat for Humanity
Cape Coral, Fla.—Employees from Congress Jewelers have long been helping to build homes for Habitat for Humanity, and the South Florida retailer's most recent project involved hanging sheetrock...
JVC to address industry's progress on AML programs
New York—Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) President, CEO and General Counsel Cecilia Gardner will address The World Bank, Financial Market Integrity Group for the second time on Oct. 30.
September sales see slight gain
New York--U.S. chain store sales increased 1 percent in September, compared with the same period last year, marking the slowest September since the 9/11 terrorist attacks spurred a cutback in consumer...
Global financial crisis delays Antwerp conference
Antwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced on Monday that it has postponed the Fifth Antwerp Diamond Conference "in light of the financial crisis currently impacting the...
IIJS Signature 2009 set for February
Mumbai, India-- Despite the worldwide economic slowdown, the Gem and Jewellery Export and Promotion Council (GJEPC) is moving forward with its 2009 schedule, starting with the second IIJS Signature...
De Beers' Penny calls for new view on Africa
Antwerp, Belgium—Diamantaires need to get behind the concept of a more prosperous Africa—one in which its people are working to lift themselves out of poverty, De Beers Managing Director...
Indonesian jewelry industry debuts at JA Show
New York—The Indonesian jewelry industry made its debut at the JA New York Summer Show this year, hoping its plethora of natural resources and skilled jewelry-makers, along with its political...
ICSC: U.S. chain store sales up slightly this holiday season
Same-store retail sales at U.S. chain stores will likely increase 1.7 percent during the November-December holiday shopping period, according to the latest research from the International Council of...
ICSC: Chain store sales up slightly this holiday
New York—Same-store retail sales at U.S. chain stores will likely increase 1.7 percent during the November-December holiday shopping period, according to the latest research from the Internatio...
NRF welcomes passage of financial-rescue bill
Washington--The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed today's passage by the House of legislation to address the nation's financial crisis, saying the bill would help protect Main Street jobs in...
AWDC to host 'Challenging Times' symposium
Antwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has organized an international symposium to focus on the impact of the worldwide financial crisis on the diamond industry.