He allegedly used his position to steal precious metals from the company’s facility.
Lab-grown diamonds are cited as one reason for the increase.
The safe contained jewelry and watches valued at about $300,000.
The price was $26.7M.
Optimism about the economy is not increasing sales on luxury goods.
The inaugural exhibition will run through May 20.
He's been with the organization for 32 years.
Inside the store, a wall reportedly caved and destroyed the showroom.
He's charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and with operating and aiding and abetting the operation of an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Police continue to look for the three suspects.
Jewelers of America and JA New York leverage partnership to better serve the industry.
Two people were arrested in connection with the case.
One shot hit the ground and another struck the store window.
Most retail categories, including online, saw sinking sales last month.
Along with more AR retail experiences, consumers are also looking for virtual shopping assistants.
He's scheduled for sentencing April 30.
Though pay-by-bank is becoming popular for out-of-store purchases in the US, it will be a slow adoption for in-store checkouts.
The three suspects were wearing masks and are believed to have been armed.
Poised for growth, experts say this trend will continue to remain popular.
The 650 remodeled and 150 new stores will reflect the superstore’s “Store of the Future” concept.
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