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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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23 Apr

Engaging the New Affluence: 12 Ways to Stay Flexible

The Plumb Club hosted a webinar recently that examined today’s changing consumer, shifts in demographics and how jewelers can meet their customers’ evolving expectations. Panelists included luxury market consultants Pam Danziger of Unity Marketing, Kate Peterson of Performance Concepts, and Martin Hurwitz for MVI Marketing.

22 Apr

Are you a traditional jeweler who’s thought you might want to get into selling designer jewelry but you have no idea where to start? Tom Dougherty of Studio 2015 in Woodstock, IL was in that very position recently, and he shared his story at the SMART Show alongside consultant Andrea Hill of Hill Management Group and moderator (and designer advocate) Cindy Edelstein of Jewelers Resource Bureau.

22 Apr

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19 Apr

One of the more interesting explanations I’ve seen for the recent volatility in the gold market came from English stockbroker Marcus Padley:

19 Apr

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Silver Headed to the $20 Mark? May 21, 2013

Price is falling along with that of gold. The strength of the dollar – there’s a phrase you...

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Jewelry Thief on Trial for Texas Heist May 21, 2013

The pair got $2.3 million in a single afternoon. Everything’s bigger in Texas, as we all know...

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Celebs are Stacking Their Wedding Rings May 21, 2013

Where there are stars, there is a trend. Bracelets, necklaces: This is the age of stackable jew...

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Merchants Warned about Bogus Online Endorsements May 21, 2013

In New York, it could cost $300,000. “Astroturfing,” they call it: Merchants who post glowi...

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Swarovski Offers Fries with Your Crystal May 21, 2013

NYC retailers are going into the food business. The Swarovski store in lower Manhattan – home...

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Plot Thickens in Cannes Heist May 20, 2013

Security expert puzzled over lack of safeguards. ...

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Luxury Sales Slowing Down from Last Year’s Pace May 20, 2013

Growth is back to single digits. Global sales of luxury goods are off to a slow start in 2013 a...

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Jeweler Treads into Niche Market May 20, 2013

He specializes in rings for the tire-conscious. A day off may find Rhode Island jewelry designe...

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Gold Jewelry Demand Shows First Increase Since 2005 May 20, 2013

Sales up to nearly $1 billion in quarter. The demand for gold jewelry in the U.S. is up for the...

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Retirees Spark Small Business Sales May 20, 2013

Sales are up more than 50 percent so far this year. Baby boomers are selling up and moving on. ...

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