Sears Files for Chapter 11, Will Close 142 More Stores
On Oct. 15, Sears, once a towering icon of American retail, filed for Chapter 11 in New York federal court, along with sister retailer Kmart, and now...
Kataoka’s First U.S. Store Is a Minimalist Dream in NYC
A few weeks back, Anis Boudraa, chief operating officer of handmade Japanese fine jewelry brand Kataoka, told me the company's first-ever store...
Should the Industry Fear Amazon’s (Possible) Jewelry Line?
In a well-worth-watching video that’s made waves this week, New York University professor of marketing Scott Galloway sounded the alarm about...
Charming Charlie Makes Executive Appointments
Fashion-oriented jewelry and accessories chain Charming Charlie has reshuffled its executive ranks. It exited Chapter 11 a little less than six...
Sears Planning Bankruptcy Filing, Reports Say
Sears Holdings, which owns both the 125-year-old department store, as well as once-popular discounter Kmart, may file for Chapter 11 in the next...
Examiner Appointed in Samuels Jewelers Bankruptcy
On Oct. 9, the U.S. Trustee overseeing the Samuels Jewelers bankruptcy case appointed an examiner to scour through the retailer’s books—and...
Saks Fires Back, Claims Right to Eject Cartier
On Oct. 5, Saks Fifth Avenue filed an answer and counterclaim to the lawsuit Cartier commenced just days before, arguing it has a contractual right...
Cartier Sues Saks Fifth Avenue Over Flagship Boutique
Cartier has filed a legal action against Saks Fifth Avenue, seeking a declaratory judgment that will prevent a Cartier shop from being ejected from...
Traditional Jewelers Changing Its Name to Hyde Park
Noted Newport Beach, Calif., retailer Traditional Jewelers is changing its name to Hyde Park Jewelers.
Hyde Park Jewelers, based in Denver,...
J.C. Penney Appoints JoAnn Head Jill Soltau As Its New CEO
J.C. Penney has appointed Jill Soltau (pictured), the former president and CEO of fabric and craft retailer JoAnn, as its new CEO. The appointment...