Retail Group Happy About Pause in Trump Trade War
The National Retail Federation has expressed relief that President Donald Trump has decided to delay an increase in tariffs on Chinese goods that was...
Harris Jewelry Fires Back at New York Attorney General’s Complaint
On Nov. 19, Harris Jewelry filed a motion to dismiss a well-publicized complaint against it from the New York attorney general’s office.
The...
Jewelry Industry Summit 2019 Happening Before the Tucson Fair
The third annual Jewelry Industry Summit will take place at the Tucson Convention Center on Feb. 2–3, 2019, right before the start of the American...
Lev Leviev’s Family Members Reportedly Held for Smuggling
The son and brother of Israeli diamond tycoon Lev Leviev (pictured) are reportedly being held on suspicion of diamond smuggling, according to The...
New York State Alleges Military Jeweler Overcharged Troops
New York State Attorney General Barbara Underwood is suing Harris Jewelry, claiming the 23-store retailer's credit program misleads and overcharges...
Sears Order Recognizes Rights of Consignment Vendors
An interim court order entered in the Sears Holdings Chapter 11 bankruptcy case recognizes that vendors of memo merchandise retain ownership of...
Diamond Dealers Convicted of Mail Fraud for Role in “Bust Out”
On Oct. 24, following a seven-day trial in New York federal court, two 47th Street diamond dealers—Menachem Abramov and Sholom Muratov—were...
Why Sears Wants a Deal With Its Consignment Vendors
Earlier this week, Rosy Blue and Vijay Gold filed objections to Sears Holdings’ proposal to close 142 stores as part of its Chapter 11 proceeding....
Rosy Blue, Vijay Gold Worry Sears Will Sell Consigned Goods
Rosy Blue and Vijay Gold have filed limited objections to Sears Holding Corp.'s motion to liquidate 142 stores as part of its Chapter 11...
“No Deal” Brexit Could Disrupt U.K. Diamond Trade
For diamond traders in the United Kingdom, a “no deal” Brexit could also mean no deals for them.
On Oct. 12, Deirdre Brown, head of the...