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Is e-commerce more resilient than other channels?
Las Vegas—Despite a struggling economy throughout most of this year, 72 percent of e-tailers believe the online channel is better suited to withstand an economic slowdown than offline channels.
September 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGTA launches online directory
Dallas—The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has launched an online sourcing guide for the gemstone and jewelry industry, the organization announced this week.
September 05, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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GIA takes Career Search Engine global
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Career Search Engine now includes international career opportunities, creating the largest, free, online employment database in the...
August 20, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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AGS bestows Fellow Awards
Las Vegas—Eight American Gem Society (AGS) titleholders have been given the Fellow Award, an annual award recognizing outstanding contributions and service to the jewelry profession, the AGS...
April 23, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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MPI Systems launches store management software
Wilton, Conn.—MPI Systems, the award-winning Microsoft Certified Partner that develops software systems for the jewelry industry, has released a state-of-the-art software for jewelry retail and...
March 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Tiffany chairman testifies on coral preservation
New York—Tiffany and Co. Chairman and CEO Michael J. Kowalski testified before Congress on Tuesday in hopes that the government will shed more light on threats to our coral reef systems, so...
September 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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JIC posts holiday vlogs
New York—The Jewelry Information Center (JIC) has recently introduced a series of holiday-related vlogs to its Web site in support of the busiest selling season of the year.
December 12, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Ben Bridge partners with eDiamondselect
Miami—One of the nation's major jewelry chains is partnering with a virtual diamond seller, a partnership both parties hope will mean a boost for business.
December 07, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Indian jewelry chain opens in Windy City
Chicago—Tanishq, a national jewelry-store chain in India, has opened its first U.S. store in a mall in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg, Ill.
August 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Online retail sales up 19 percent in October
Reston, Va.—U.S. retail e-commerce spending increased 19 percent in October to nearly $10 billion compared with the same period last year, with spending in the jewelry and watches category...
November 14, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Gemewizard unveils new color-communication package
Ramat Gan, Israel—Gemewizard has unveiled a new, more advanced color-communication package for diamonds and gemstones, the company announced this week.
September 24, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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MySpace signs up glam new member: Cartier
Cartier is advertising its new collection—Love by Cartier—on social networking site MySpace.com, Advertising Age has reported.
June 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Rapaport buys stake in jewelry software company
New York—The Rapaport Group has bought a 50 percent share in software company Octahedron Pty Ltd., a move that will increase the reach of Octahedron's inventory-management software to jewelers...
October 25, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Hearts On Fire sues Blue Nile over trademark
Boston—Hearts On Fire is suing Blue Nile, claiming its use of sponsored Internet search links is diverting customers to the online retailer and that it infringes on the Hearts On Fire trademark...
June 25, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Seiko to take space odyssey with U.S. adventurer
Basel, Switzerland—Seiko's high-tech bragging rights will now extend beyond planet Earth thanks to the new Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk, unveiled at BaselWorld on Thursday, but destined for a...
April 03, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Shop.org announces e-commerce strategy forum
Orlando, Fla.—Retailers looking to expand into the online world, or expand existing online operations, can learn the latest strategies of digital retail at Shop.org's January forum.
January 04, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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Retail e-commerce sales up 23 percent in 3Q
Reston, Va.—U.S. retail e-commerce sales increased 23 percent in the third quarter to $28.4 billion, compared with the same period last year, with jewelry and watches as one of the top-gaining...
October 29, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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IGI appoints research head
New York—The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has appointed Dr. Sonal Rege-Delpech to its research and development department, where she will be responsible for IGI educational...
October 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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Zale names top management
Dallas—Zale Corp. has announced the promotion of Theo Killion to president and Steve Larkin to executive vice president, chief marketing and e-commerce officer, effective immediately.
August 05, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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EDiamondselect partners with Rachminov
Hollywood, Fla.—Diamond software solutions provider eDiamondselect has chosen Rachminov Diamonds as the site's exclusive source of natural fancy-color diamonds.
June 27, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
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