Blue Nile, Nordstrom, and the Sudden Appeal of Bricks and Clicks
When I profiled the new Ritani venture last year, its executives recited two facts that I had often heard but never put together before. The...
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JCK Tucson Debuts During Gem Week
There’s a new kid in Tucson.Best known for its annual confluence of gem and mineral shows, the Arizona city welcomed a new buying fair this week....
Nordstrom Closing Two Stores
Nordstrom announced it is closing two stores—one in Lloyd Center Mall in Portland, Ore., and the other in Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash.“This...
Blue Nile Setting Up Shop at Second Nordstrom
E-tailer Blue Nile has set up a second showcase at Nordstrom Roosevelt Field in Garden City, N.Y.—part of an experiment to see if letting customers...
Bridal Jewelry Isn’t Only About the Rings
In the jewelry business, bridal isn’t just rings—so remember to make suggestions for additional accoutrement when outfitting your brides and...
Stalwart Macy’s Brand Effy Creates Bridal Collection
Brides hunting for a meaningful “something blue” will soon be able to find it in a new collection of engagement rings from New York City–based...
The Common Online Distortion the JVC Needs to Look At
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee’s announcement that it will conduct extensive monitoring of jewelry sites is most welcome. When one surfs the web...
Apple Smartwatch Could Be Solar Powered, Report Says
With battery life considered a major stumbling block for smartwatches, Apple’s rumored iWatch could use solar power or another form of wireless...
De Beers Appoints Veteran Execs to Executive Committee
De Beers has appointed Paul Rowley, Neil Ventura, and Balisi Bonyongo to its executive committee. The company notes that the three executives...
J.C. Penney Stock Sinks Below $5 Despite Sales Gain
On Feb. 4, J.C. Penney’s stock sunk below $5, a multidecade low for the department store chain.At press time, it was trading at $5.08.The stock...