Mikimoto Blends Delight and Serenity at Refreshed California Boutique
It may be hard to top the glamour of Mikimoto’s Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York, but the pearl experts certainly have tried at its...
Richemont Wants to Keep Ex-Bulgari CEO off Board
Richemont chairman Johann Rupert is asking investors to keep Francesco Trapani (pictured), the former head of LVMH's watch and jewelry division and...
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...
J.C. Penney Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
J.C. Penney has named Stephanie Plaines (pictured) its newest chief financial officer.
Plaines will lead all financial activities across the...
Blue Nile Surrenders To Signet
Perhaps it’s fitting that Blue Nile, the site that popularized discount diamonds, was sold at a discount. (more…)
Brilliant Earth Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results
Brilliant Earth reported “outstanding” results for the second quarter of 2022 (ended June 30), with sales rising 17.8% to $108.8 million, from...
The 2022 Retail Economic Outlook
The economy is at an inflection point. Here’s how jewelers are preparing.
The shift in the economic winds is nearly palpable: Policymakers, Wall...
Interview With Gina Drosos About Signet’s Blue Nile Acquisition
On Aug. 9, Signet CEO Gina Drosos (pictured) spoke with JCK about her company’s decision to acquire Blue Nile. (more…)
Austin’s Most Stylish Jeweler Dishes On Fall 2022 Fashion Trends
Since 2004, the Eliza Page boutique in downtown Austin, Texas, has been a mecca for jewelry lovers, thanks to its stylish mix of design-forward...
Want To Elope? Helzberg Diamonds Helps Couples Get Hitched In Store
Many jewelry stores offer engagement rings and wedding bands. Most have a bridal area for consultations. But one jewelry chain took that a step...
Neiman Marcus Appoints New President
Ryan Ross (pictured), a veteran of Williams Sonoma and HSN, has been appointed president of Neiman Marcus, where he will strengthen “the brand and...