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Jewelers of America Seeks Answers on Diversity
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Jewelers of America (JA) and National Jeweler have launched a diversity survey to help comprehend the position of Black Americans in the fine-jewelry industry.The study, which will address hiring practices, inclusion policies and how racial...
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Retail
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Sep 24, 2020
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Rapaport News
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Mom-and-Pop Stores Doing OK – for Now
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Independent US jewelers have weathered the Covid-19 crisis well, but face a serious challenge if the pandemic persists, according to Jewelers of America (JA) CEO David Bonaparte.“Mainstream mom-and-pop retail jewelers, especially the ones that are...
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Retail
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Jul 22, 2020
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Joshua Freedman
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Protests Lead to Looting of US Jewelry Stores
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Many US jewelers are coping with stolen property and the destruction of their premises following major looting sprees amid protests over the death of George Floyd.“It was like a war zone,” said Mark Clodius,...
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Retail
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Jun 04, 2020
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Leah Meirovich
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JA Campaign Successful with Consumers
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Jewelers of America(JA) will expand its new marketing campaign following a successful test which reached more than 3 million unique consumers and garnered positive response.“The industry came together and we were able to execute a campaign...
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Marketing
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Dec 23, 2019
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Ed Bridge to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor
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Jewelers of America (JA) has named Ed Bridge, chairman of Ben Bridge Jeweler, as the recipient of its 2020 GEM Award for LifetimeAchievement. The GEM Awards honor the outstanding achievements ofindividuals or companies whose work raises...
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Retail
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Sep 19, 2019
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect the Trade
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Long before the threat of tariffs on Chinese goods loomed large,brick-and-mortar retailers in the US were facing challenges. So far this year,US retailers have announced plans to shut down over 7,000 stores after almost6,000 closed in 2018,...
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Financial-Legal
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Aug 11, 2019
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Lara Ewen
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Jewelers of America Elects New Chair
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Jewelers of America (JA) has elected Holly Wesche, athird-generation jeweler, to head its board of directors. Wesche, who is the owner of Wesche Jewelers in Florida, willsucceed outgoing chair John Henne, the organization said last week....
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Polished Markets
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Aug 04, 2019
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Tariffs, Taxes Top JA Washington Agenda
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A delegation from Jewelersof America (JA) has met with US lawmakers and congressional staff to discuss trade and tax concerns affecting its members. Themeeting, which took place on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on June 19,...
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Financial-Legal
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Jul 02, 2019
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JA Unveils CASE Award Winners
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Jewelers of America (JA) has announced the winners of its 29thannual CASE Awards for jewelry design, recognizing retail members whose piecesfeature creativity, artistry, style and excellence. A panel of judges chose the honorees from...
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Polished Markets
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May 01, 2019
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Jewelers of America Hires Membership Chief
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Jewelers of America (JA) has appointed Regina Ciarleglio asits new director of membership, the trade association said Friday. Ciarleglio, who will oversee JA’s membershipdevelopment and retention, has more than 25 years of experience in the...
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Polished Markets
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Jan 27, 2019
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Trade Sees Three New Appointments
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Three industry members have found homes in executivepositions at Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA), Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group and RoyalAsscher. Steven Kaiser was elected chairperson of the JSA board,replacing Stewart Wicht, the recently retired...
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Polished Markets
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Jan 21, 2019
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JA National Convention to Launch in July
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Jewelers of America (JA) will launch its first NationalConvention in New York next July. The forum — open to jewelry professionals —will feature expert presentations and discussions on issues facing the US and international jewelry industry,...
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Polished Markets
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Oct 28, 2018
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JA to Launch Consumer Marketing Initiative
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Jewelers of America (JA) has unveiled plans for anindustry-wide collaborative marketing campaign, aimed at increasing consumerinterest in jewelry. The new initiative will promote the unique and emotionalaspects of owning jewelry, as opposed to spending one’s disposable...
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Marketing
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Oct 10, 2018
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JA Hires Duo to Improve Engagement
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Jewelers of America (JA) has hired two consultants who willfocus on enhancing the US trade association’s communications with members andconsumers. Elizabeth Brewer — who was previously in charge ofmarketing for deBoulle Jewelers, as well as the American...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 13, 2018
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Jewelers Cheer Online-Sales-Tax Ruling
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US states can now collect sales taxes from online retailers,the nation’s Supreme Court has ruled.The court overturned a 1992 decision that exempted companiesfrom the duty if they didn’t have a physical presence in the state....
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Retail
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Jun 24, 2018
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Jewelers of America Names Finance Chief
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Jewelers of America (JA) has promoted Annie Doresca to chieffinancial officer, the trade organization said last week. Doresca (pictured) has been director of finance and administration for JA since 2008. In the larger role, she...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 25, 2018
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Jewelry Buyers Still Desire In-Store Experience
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Consumers still prefer speaking with jewelers before makinga purchase, despite the recent rise in online purchases, a survey has found.Some 64% of people who bought jewelry visited a store to consultwith an expert while deciding what...
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Retail
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Dec 18, 2017
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JA Names New Chairman and Board
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Jewelers of America (JA) has elected John Henne, presidentof Pittsburgh-based Henne Jewelers, as chairman, the trade organization said Thursday.Henne (pictured) has managed his family business — whichhis great grandfather Rudolf Joseph Henne established...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 30, 2017
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JA Delegates Meet Washington Leaders
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Jewelers of America (JA) hosted two days of meetings andevents in Washington last week to give retailers and suppliers the opportunityto talk with lawmakers about issues affecting the industry.The seventh annual “advocacy visit” included...
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Financial-Legal
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Jun 28, 2017
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JA and DCA Agree to Collaborate
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Jewelers of America (JA) and the Diamond Council of America(DCA) have decided to work together toward their shared goal of supporting thejewelry industry, the two trade organizations announced Wednesday.The groups’ boards voted in favor of an affiliationagreement...
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Retail
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Jun 08, 2017
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