National Jeweler Network - Independent Retailer News

Study: Shoppers to play scrooge this holiday

Mark Dolliver — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

There's nothing like a holiday-spending forecast to help you ignore the hot, humid weather of mid July. Worthington, Ohio-based Big Research offers such a distraction with a poll (fielded at the tag end of June and beginning of July) that asked consumers to predict what their holiday spending will look like this year.

Stuller hosts inaugural Owners Conference

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:20:00 EDT

Lafayette, La.--Stuller Inc. recently hosted its inaugural Stuller Advantage Owners Conference, which was designed to present retail jewelers with solutions to reduce cash investments and raise profitability.

JA, DCA partner on education

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:15:00 EDT

New York--Jewelers of America (JA) and the Diamond Council of America (DCA) have announced an educational partnership, which will provide JA members special access to DCA membership and education.

Prime Jewelry Group packages still available

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:15:00 EDT

Independent retail jewelers interested in the Prime Jewelry Group's two exclusive buying events this year still have time to register but space is limited.

Jewelers sticking with what sells

Michelle Graff, Catherine Dayrit — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

As they negotiated the aisles at the Las Vegas trade shows, retail jewelers, many with scaled-down open-to-buy plans, sought lower price-point merchandise and surefire sellers.

InCom offers new inventory options for jewelers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Niagara, Canada--InCom Technical Solutions Inc.'s new Plexus Data System gives retail jewelers a new method of selecting and ordering jewelry, according to a release from the Niagara, Canada-based company.

Study: 20 percent spend more on bridal than planned

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

New York--Eighty percent of couples are not downsizing their engagement ring as a result of the current economy, according to The Knot 2009 Jewelry Study.

Brands finding barriers to social networking

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Many large brands are still struggling to become part of the social networking universe, according to a new study by Cleveland, Ohio-based WorkPlace Media.

Jeweler shows Passion for charitable cause

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Albany, N.Y.--Northeastern Fine Jewelry wants to show customers just how passionate it is about diamonds and charity.

Report: Traveling jewelry salesman shoots robbers

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Memphis, Tenn.--A traveling jewelry salesman opened fire on four men who attempted to rob him outside a Tennessee jewelry store on Wednesday night, The Associated Press reports.

Mikimoto retail gallery roves to Malibu

Catherine Dayrit — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

For four days this summer, Mikimoto and fashion designer Kevan Hall set up shop for a limited run at The Lumber Yard, a hip new shopping destination in Malibu, Calif.

WJA Midwest honors five

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Chicago--The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA)-Midwest Chapter celebrated the accomplishments of five women at its annual WJA-Midwest Chapter Membership Celebration on May 12.

National Jeweler names America's Best Jewelers

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

National Jeweler has unveiled the retail jewelers who have been named America's Best Jewelers for 2009 in both the Independents and Couture categories. Click here to see the list!

Report: Alabama jeweler shot to death in robbery

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Fairfield, Ala.--A jewelry store owner was shot to death in an apparent robbery, according to The Birmingham News.

Oscar Heyman Inc. aids in recovery of $27K ring

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:30:00 EDT

Casper, Wyo.--Thanks to meticulous recordkeeping and the quick action of one jewelry company, a Wyoming man has recovered an inherited ring worth nearly $30,000.

'Best Of' contest loves Steven Singer

Catherine Dayrit — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:45:00 EDT

With its reverse-psychology ad campaign, which simply features the line "I Hate Steven Singer!," Steven Singer Jewelers has won National Jeweler's May "Best Of" contest for outdoor advertising.

Chicago Jewelers Association issues crime alert

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Chicago--The Chicago Jewelers Association (CJA) has issued a crime alert urging jewelers in the Des Plaines and surrounding Illinois suburbs to be on the lookout for a white male seeking diamonds and trying to pay with a WAMU-certified check.

Jeweler announces Richie Furay concert

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EDT

Millburn, N.J.--Nancy and David Fine Jewels is pleased to announce that Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Richie Furay, along with his band, will be performing for the Millburn Pride Initiative on Aug. 24.

How much will you spend on holiday marketing?

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EDT

New York--Jewelers, are you planning to pump up your spend on holiday marketing and inventory this year or take it down a notch due to the weak economy?

Overstocked suppliers offer options for jewelers

Catherine Dayrit — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EDT

New York--With consumer spending down on non-essential goods, retailers aren't the only ones struggling with inventory overload.