National Jeweler Network - High Volume Retailer News

J.C. Penney to open in the Big Apple

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

J.C. Penney Co. has announced plans to open its first-ever Manhattan store.

Cartier falls victim to multi-million robbery

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Cannes, France--The Cartier store in Cannes was robbed on Monday by three men that within a few minutes stole jewelry with an estimated total value of $21 million, according to a report on IDEX Online.

Bidz.com offers bill-me-later option

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:31:00 EDT

Culver City, Calif.--Online jewelry auction site Bidz.com announced recently that is has made Bill Me Later's "no payment for 90 days" option available to eligible U.S. consumers making purchases on Bidz.com and Buyz.com.

JewelrySpotter.com to launch consumer videos

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Paso Robles, Calif.--JewelrySpotter.com, the search engine that specializes in spotting jewelry deals on the Internet, is producing a series of 30-second videos to introduce consumers to its services.

Kay Jewelers introduces Kay Gold Exchange

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EDT

In response to many requests from customers looking for a secure way to exchange their gold jewelry for cash, Kay Jewelers has launched the Kay Gold Exchange, available on its Web site, Kay.com.

Former Saks jewelry saleswoman gets jail time

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

New York--The former Saks Fifth Avenue saleswoman accused of running a scam in the jewelry department was sentenced to 90 days in jail on Monday, The Associated Press reports.

Zale reports changes in top management

Michelle Graff — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Dallas--Zale Corp. is experiencing another reshuffling among members of its executive management team, a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows.

Blue Nile terminates three affiliate programs

Michelle Graff — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Seattle--Blue Nile Inc. has confirmed to National Jeweler that it is halting its affiliate programs in three states due to changes, or pending changes, to state sales-tax laws.

Former Wal-Mart exec heads jewelry at J.C. Penney

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Plano, Texas--Pam Mortensen, former vice president and divisional merchandise manager of fine jewelry and watches for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has joined J.C. Penney Inc. as senior vice president and general merchandise manager of fine jewelry, according to a release issued on Thursday by the Plano, Texas-based retailer.

Despite economy, top retailers remain power players

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:45:00 EDT

Washington--Despite the current recession, many of the nation's largest retailers held onto their coveted spots at the top of the retail ladder last year, according to Stores Magazine's Top 100 Retailers.

LVMH-owned eLuxury shuttering retail operations

Michelle Graff — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EDT

San Francisco--Web site eLuxury, a destination for high-end designer closeout apparel, shoes and accessories that's owned by Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton LVMH, has closed down its retail operations and plans to convert to an "editorial destination" for information on the luxury market.

Who will replace Finlay at department stores?

Michelle Graff — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:30:00 EDT

New York--Since the 1960s, Finlay Enterprises has made a business out of running the fine-jewelry show at department stores all over the United States. Come this fall, the longtime player will bow out of the department store game altogether, and it is unclear which companies will or can take Finlay's place.

Mother's Day, graduation boost jewelry sites

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:00:00 EDT

Mother's Day and graduation gave a huge boost to gift-related Web sites in May, including those of retail jewelers, according to the latest report from ComScore.

Blue Nile, Bidz remain top jewelry e-tailers

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Chicago--Blue Nile and Bidz.com are once again the largest online jewelry retailers, Internet Retailer's latest Top 500 Guide shows.

J.C. Penney, ShopNBC name management changes

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Plano, Texas--Chain retailers J.C. Penney and ShopNBC both announced yesterday changes to their management teams.

Wal-Mart gives prime placement to fine jewelry

Michelle Graff — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:30:00 EDT

Kearny, N.J.--Strolling through a Virginia Wal-Mart store recently, industry analyst Ken Gassman noticed profound changes to the mega-retailer's fine-jewelry department that were hard to ignore, especially for an analyst who specializes in the jewelry industry.

Ultra Diamonds re-opens Chicago store

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:15:00 EDT

Chicago--Ultra Diamonds is celebrating the grand re-opening of its store in downtown Chicago.

Samuels, Rogers give away $50K diamond ring

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Colorado Springs, Colo.--Samuels Jewelers and Rogers Jewelers kicked off the summer wedding season with a nationwide contest to give away a 3-carat diamond solitaire ring valued at $50,000.

Police arrest 25 in Harry Winston heist

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

French police have arrested 25 suspects in connection with the multimillion-dollar robbery late last year of the Harry Winston store off the Champs-Elysees in Paris, The Associated Press reports.

Lost, unclaimed jewels and watches yield millions

Joseph Dobrian — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:45:00 EDT

Mission Viejo, Calif.--Wholesalers, retailers and savvy consumers alike cheerfully become buyers of stolen goods on a regular basis, thanks to PropertyRoom.com.