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Yes You Can Boost Business on ...By Rob Bates, Senior Editor, June 1, 2009Even if you're not on Facebook, chances are you know someone who is. You may even know someone who, in spite of themselves, got sucked in and is now an addict. The site has become an Internet phenomenon, growing at an astronomical rate, with over 5 million people joining each week. And while it was originally meant for college students, its 175 million active users now include grandmothers, cel... More
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Only Connect!By Anthony DeMarco, Senior Editor, May 1, 2009A company in Israel called Erayo has an e-commerce Web site (www.erayo.com) that offers the work of pre-approved jewelry designers from around the world to independent retail jewelers. It's backed by a centralized distribution network. “The intention is to connect successful designers and independent retailers,” says Raffi Topaz, Erayo. More
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From the JCKonline.com BlogsBy Hedda Schupak, JCK Voices, March 17, 2009, May 1, 2009Desk Dig, St. Patrick's Day Edition One jeweler's trash is also another's treasure, which is the concept behind PrestigeJewelersVault.com. Mike Hauben, son of Howard Hauben (of H2 Events/Centurion show fame) is as creative and entrepreneurial as his dad, with a healthy dose of high-tech savvy thrown in for good measure. More
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‘May is Gold Month’ Returns for Sixth YearBy JCK Online Staff, March 19, 2009The national “May is Gold Month” retail promotion begins its sixth year as an industry-wide promotion for gold jewelry in the month of May with a heavier on-line presence. More
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Internet Marketing Books for JewelersBy JCK Online Staff, March 18, 2009Internet 4 Jewelers has released its first two eBooks in its Internet Marketing 4 Jewelers Series. More
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Jewelry Design Firm Launches Japanese Web siteBy JCK Online Staff, March 17, 2009The circle jewelry design studio of Sioux City, Iowa, has launched a Tokyo-based e-commerce Web site, managed by Tokyo native and resident stylist Mari Mizuno. More
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JA Urges Congress to Reintroduce Internet Tax BillBy JCK Online Staff, March 16, 2009Jewelers of America is urging Congress to reintroduce and pass the Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act, which would permit states to require that remote sellers, such as Internet companies, collect and remit sales and use taxes. Currently, states are not permitted to require that remote sellers collect these taxes. More
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Rolex Loses 8-Year Court Case Against eBayBy JCK Online Staff, March 2, 2009The Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex has lost an eight-year legal battle in Germany against eBay, the online auctioneer, over fake Rolex watches allegedly sold by third parties on eBay’s Web site, report a number of business press outlets, including Bloomberg News. More
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Report: Cartier Sues QVC over Watch DesignBy JCK Online Staff, February 25, 2009Cartier has accused QVC Inc. of selling watches that infringe on several of the French jeweler’s designs, Women’s Wear Daily reports. More
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Report: Winner Emerges in Fortunoff AuctionBy JCK Online Staff, February 24, 2009The liquidation of luxury jewelry and home furnishings retailer Fortunoff Holdings LLC will begin Wednesday after a group of seven liquidators won a bankruptcy auction for the company on, Reuters reports. More
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Bidz.com Q4 Sales Down 44%By JCK Online Staff, February 24, 2009Online jewelry retailer Bidz.com said Monday that net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2008 fell 44.4 percent, year-over-year, to $35.1 million, with domestic and international sales representing 72.1 percent and 27.9 percent of sales, respectively. More
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Blue Nile Q4 Sales Down 23%By JCK Online Staff, February 18, 2009Internet diamond and jewelry retailer Blue Nile Inc. reported Wednesday that net sales declined 23.4 percent to $85.8 million for its 14-week fourth quarter of 2008, compared to $111.9 million for the 13-week fourth quarter of 2007. Excluding sales from the additional week, sales for the period totaled $81.9 million. More
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Online Jewelry, Watch Sales Down 12% in 2008By JCK Online Staff, February 12, 2009Retail e-commerce grew 6 percent in 2008 to $130.1 billion, representing a substantially lower growth rate than in previous years, according to digital tracking firm comScore. Jewelry and watch sales for the year declined 12 percent. More
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Jewelry.com Unveils Updated Web siteBy JCK Online Staff, February 12, 2009Jewelry.com launched its redefined site Thursday “with a broader scope and the mission of fusing together savings and style in a new online jewelry world that answers the needs of today's consumers.” More
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GemFind Relaunches B2B Web siteBy JCK Online Staff, February 4, 2009Tustin, Calif., based GemFind said Wednesday it has relaunched its B2B Web site, GemFind.net, for jewelry professionals with improved interactivity and usability as well as new features, such as improved search engine optimization of members’ Web sites and direct e-mailing within the site. More
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New Business Links Independents with DesignersAnthony DeMarco, Senior Editor, February 2, 2009Independent jewelry retailers in the United States and small jewelry designers around the world need each another, but they can’t always find one another. The Internet has made it easier, but obstacles remain. More
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Online Jewelry Sales Down 12% in 2008By JCK Online Staff, February 2, 2009Online jewelry and watch sales fell 12 percent year-over-year—making it one of the poorer performing categories in a down year for online spending, according to digital tracking firm comScore. More
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NRF Projects Sales Decline for 2009By JCK Online Staff, January 27, 2009The National Retail Federation is projecting that retail industry sales (excluding automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will decrease 0.5 percent from last year. According to its quarterly Retail Sales Outlook report, NRF sees more challenges ahead as consumers continue to shift their spending priorities. More
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Report: Fortunoff For Sale AgainBy JCK Online Staff, January 21, 2009NRDC Equity Partners has decided to sell Fortunoff and is focusing talks on one potential buyer, Women’s Wear Daily reports. More
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Jewelry, Luxury Web Sites Attract UsersBy JCK Online Staff, January 15, 2009Jewelry, Luxury goods, and accessories Web sites were the strongest performers in December in terms of unique visitors on a month-to-month basis, according to a survey of Web site traffic. More
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