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Carly Fiorina Addresses Plumb Club Forum
Carly Fiorina, former chief executive of Hewlett-Packard, was the closing keynote speaker for the Plumb Club Forum @FIT held March 2-3 at the Fashion Institute of Technology. The theme of the forum was “The Future of Our Industry,” acknowledging that the jewelry industry is on the cusp of not one, but many paradigm shifts. » » »

Issues Keeping the Industry Up at Night
One thing members of the jewelry industry don't get enough of is sleep, judging from a panel discussion March 2, part of The Plumb Club Forum @FIT.
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Earning the Attention of Web 2.0 Consumers
In today's connected world, consumers have more power than ever. Those who attract their attention will earn that right by being remarkable, telling compelling stories, and engaging them, according to author and entrepreneur Seth Gordin. Those who can't attract these new passionate and powerful consumers will become irrelevant. » » »

Engaging Consumers Online
Two things were clear during a recent Web 2.0 panel discussion. First, companies need to create a Web strategy that's in line with their business model. Second, no matter the strategy, it must include engaging the customer. » » »

Palladium Jewelry to be Marketed in U.S.
Palladium jewelry will be marketed to the United States and China, the Palladium Alliance International said Thursday. » » »

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Palazzo Las Vegas to Host LUXURY & PREMIERE
More than 275 jewelry retailers from around the country will be hosted at Las Vegas’ newest all-suite accommodations the brand new Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino during their visit to LUXURY & PREMIERE, May 26-29. » » »

Education, Design Competition at JA/NY Show
Jewelers of America will hold free Education Seminars March 9 and 10, during the jewelry trade show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, during the JA New York Winter Show. This year’s sessions cover bench techniques, management strategies, lighting and visual design concepts and precious metals and gems. » » »

Platinum Task Force Open Meeting
The Platinum Task Force is holding an open meeting on March 10 at the Javits Convention Center, New York City, to discuss the industry’s response to the Federal Trade Commission’s request for comments on a proposed amendment to the Jewelry Guides concerning language for platinum/base-metal alloy products. » » »

Stuller Joins CPAA
Stuller, Inc. has become a member of the Cultured Pearl Association of America. » » »

February Same-Store Sales Up Nearly 2%
February same-store sales grew 1.9 percent on a year-over-year comparison for the same month of 2007 at U.S. chain stores, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. » » »

Wealthy Consumers Say Bergdorf is Best
High net-worth consumers rated Bergdorf Goodman the retailer that offers the best customer experience, according to a Luxury Institute survey. » » »

Winning Oscar Jewels on Display at Chopard
Chopard, will display jewelry pieces worn by Oscar winners from the past five years at 709 Madison Avenue, the International Flagship Boutique in New York City, March 7-14. » » »

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