Retail – JCK

Authentic Brands Group Decides Against IPO For Now

Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the New York City–based brand stable, has decided to put off its planned IPO. (more…)

How to Get a One-Star Review

Here's how (not) to treat your customers: We looked at the issues that really irk jewelry store shoppers and do the most damage to your retail...

Solving New Trends in the New Normal

2020 has seen explosive growth in two disruptive areas: online shopping and lab-grown diamonds. From electronics to jewelry, the way consumers...

Oliver Smith on the Men’s Jewelry Revival—And What’s Next

In the 40 years that Oliver Smith (pictured), founder and creative director of Oliver Smith Jeweler, in Scottsdale, Ariz., has been in the retail...

Jewelers Kick Off Black Friday Weekend Sales With High Hopes

Deals, discounts, and promotions flooding customers’ emails—the retail industry launched into Black Friday sales mode as early as a week ahead of...

New Jersey’s Family & Co. Jewelers Celebrates Golden Anniversary

Surviving the pandemic as a family-owned jewelry store is enough reason to celebrate, but New Jersey’s Family & Co Jewelers had double the...

Signet Completes Purchase Of Diamonds Direct

Signet Jewelers has completed its acquisition of Diamonds Direct, the 22-store chain it announced it would buy in October. Signet agreed to pay...

Bob Goodman Wants Jewelers To Join Him in Disrupting the Status Quo

Last Sunday, Robert Goodman Jewelers in Zionsville, Ind., located just outside Indianapolis, hosted a Black Jewelry Designers & Makers Pop-Up....

Evan Yurman Promoted to President of David Yurman

Evan Yurman (pictured) has been promoted to president of David Yurman, the famed jewelry design brand cofounded more than a half century ago by his...

Georg Leifhert Rejoins Signet Sourcing Division

Georg Leifheit (pictured), a veteran of Swarovski and PAJ, has rejoined Signet Jewelers as vice president of global strategic sourcing, according to...