TV shopping networks tuning in to Internet
While jewelry continues to be a key category for TV shopping retailers, online rather than on-air sales are the engine that has been revving up revenues in recent years.
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.
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.
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...
TAG Heuer opens up line to e-commerce
Watch brand TAG Heuer is making its full line of timepieces available at authorized online retailers Tourneau.com and Barmakian.com.
Israel Diamond Exchange to mark 70 years
Ramat Gan, Israel--The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will mark its 70th anniversary with a special event scheduled for Nov. 23 in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Report: E-commerce sales growth slows
Reston, Va.--U.S. online retail spending increases six percent in the third quarter of 2008, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest research from ComScore.
Report: E-commerce sales growth slows
Reston, Va.—U.S. online retail spending increased six percent in the third quarter of 2008, compared with the same period last year, according to the latest research from ComScore.
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...
Study: Jewelry sites influence consumer purchases
Westerville, Ohio--Manufacturer and retailer Web sites have a bearing on the jewelry and watches consumers decide to buy, according to a new study by an Ohio-based research company.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Study: Jewelry sites influence consumer purchases
Westerville, Ohio—Manufacturer and retailer Web sites have a bearing on the jewelry and watches consumers decide to buy, according to a new study by an Ohio-based research company.
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.
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...
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...
Study: E-tailers up perks to lure holiday shoppers
Washington—More than half of online retailers expect their holiday sales to increase at least 15 percent over last year, according to the 2008 eHoliday Study, conducted by Shopzilla for...