David Bouffard Leaving Roles at Signet, RJC
David Bouffard, who's spent 42 years at Signet Jewelers, serving as corporate spokesperson and leading its responsible sourcing initiatives, is...
Claire’s Appoints Chief Financial, Operating Officer
Claire’s Holdings, parent company of the ear-piercing chain, has appointed Chris Cramer chief financial officer and chief operating officer. ...
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...
Macy’s New Marketing Chief Will Bring “Retail Theater”
Macy’s has appointed Sharon Otterman, a veteran of the casino and entertainment business, as its new chief marketing officer. (more…)
Jewelry Scores on Record-Setting Black Friday
Black Friday may have set a record for in-store traffic, and jewelry was a big beneficiary, with three separate surveys saying the category logged...
Watch and Jewelry Sustainability Efforts Still Weak, WWF Says
A new World Wildlife Federation (WWF) report says that watch and jewelry industry sustainability efforts “leave much to be desired,” but it...
Kay Jewelers Goes Cinematic With Latest “Every Kiss Begins…” Ads
What do the "Every kiss begins with Kay" jewelry ads have in common with the blockbuster film Avatar: The Way of Water? The same scuba team was...
Jared Doubles Down On High Jewelry With Second Atelier Collection
Last fall, Jared, the Signet-owned jewelry chain, unveiled Jared Atelier, a limited-edition, high-jewelry collection designed to entice clients...
10 Tips for Jewelers to Avoid Break-ins This Holiday Weekend
The Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) is reminding store owners that crime sometimes rises over holidays, so they should take precautions before...
How One Jewelry Brand Prepped for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
As one of the most important shopping periods of the year approaches—with Black Friday at the end of this week, followed days later by Cyber...
Bernie Robbins Gives Away the Store
Harvey Rovinsky, owner of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, wants to make it clear he’s not selling his 61-year-old company to his staff, nor is he...