Retail
How Were 2021’s Holiday Sales? We Asked Jewelry Retailers
Soon after 2021 kicked off, it became clear that we were in for another rocky year. COVID-19 cases surges, lockdowns, political strife,...
Vicenzaoro 2022: What to Know Before You Go
Popular Italian fine jewelry trade show Vicenzaoro is typically the first event on the annual fine jewelry calendar. But on Dec. 30, show...
Labor Shortage: Here’s Why You’re Having Trouble Finding Good People
Where have all the good hires gone? As a retailer, it’s a question you’ve likely asked yourself in the past six months. ...
What’s Next for the Pre-Owned Watch Market? A Chat With Bob’s Watches’ CEO
Bob’s Watches is an unassuming name for a luxury watch retailer. But the e-commerce company, founded in 2010 as the Rolex Exchange by...
4 Trends Sweeping the French Jewelry Scene
France is home to many of the world’s most important jewelry ateliers—Cartier, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chopard, and Chaumet, to name just...
The Future of Jewelry Retail: Q&A With Greenwich St. Jewelers’ Jennifer Gandia
There’s no denying that the retail industry has experienced seismic change throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And independent retailers have, perhaps, been on the...
A Modern Model: Interview With Co-founder of Hot DTC Brand Verlas
Diamond and gemstone jewelry brand Verlas stands out in the growing sea of direct-to-consumer (DTC) fine jewelry brands for two reasons: the brand’s...
Celebrated New Orleans Jewelry Dealer M.S. Rau Debuts Stunning Store Transformation
M.S. Rau, which has been operating in New Orleans’ picturesque French Quarter for 109 years, is widely considered to be one of the...
10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Your (Jewelry-Loving) Staff and Coworkers
While nothing beats the gift of a holiday bonus doled out in cash, or failing that, a few days of paid time off...
4 Takeaways from New York City’s Unofficial Watch Week
Every October, New York City plays host to two major watch trade events: WatchTime New York and the Windup Watch Fair. The two...
