The case is being treated as a homicide.
The increases will help to mitigate rising material prices.
About $4,000 in jewelry was reported stolen.
The vote has yet to be verified by the National Labor Relations Board.
He was reportedly booked into jail on a preliminary charge of criminal recklessness.
Demand is "absolutely off the scale."
Authorities say he bought items from a theft crew.
The organization's board of directors voted to accept the move.
The thefts took place in Florida and Virginia.
Meanwhile, Pandora left the group citing its "failure to suspend Russian companies’ memberships and responsible business certifications," and Richemont withdrew as well.
The region has experienced an increase in robberies, many of them armed.
It will add 500,000 carats to Debmarine Namibia’s annual production.
$1.5M in merchandise was stolen.
The owner blames the area's 'vandalism, homelessness crisis, and sense of nighttime lawlessness.'
He also admitted to failure to file a record of financial transaction.
The announcement is the latest fallout for the company since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The group seeks to 'use this moment to dedicate the jewelry industry to peace, human rights for all, and a safer world.'
Despite ongoing labor shortages, retail jobs beat February 2020 levels by 104,000 employees.
Among the items stolen were watches by Frederique Constant, Patek Phillipe and Tudor.
The diamond miner has stepped down from the board and will cease financial contributions.
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