Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The downfall derived from months of lowered consumer demand, lowered average selling prices, and increased expenses. However, at this point in time, the diamonds were considered too small and unrefined to be sold in the fine jewelry market. De Beers’ half-year 2023 report showed that the total rough diamond sales volume of 15.3

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jean Dousset, a brand that specializes in designing lab-grown diamond jewelry, has opened its first flagship boutique in West Hollywood, Calif. With a physical retail presence, consumers can see the perfection of designer lab diamonds firsthand while adding that experiential element in acquiring the diamond jewelry they desire.”

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 20, 2022

Richemont, which owns Cartier and Piaget, reported a 38 percent increase in sales for its jewelry brands during the fourth quarter of 2021. shoppers made up 59 percent of its jewelry dollar store growth during the period. The company reported that U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2023

and grocery increased 2.1% , while jewelry and electronics sales declined by 2% and 0.4% Retailers started promotions early this season, giving consumers time to hunt for the best deals and promotions,” said Steve Sadove, Senior Advisor for Mastercard and former CEO and Chairman of Saks Incorporated in a statement. compared to 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Claire’s is adding to its growing retail presence through a new partnership with Kohl’s that will see an assortment of the brand’s jewelry, accessories and cosmetics featured in Kohl’s stores nationwide in time for the holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Three years ago, electronics were by far the top product category that consumers bought online, but new research from Feedvisor shows the impact of consumers becoming more comfortable shopping online and new tools emerging to enhance the digital shopping experience. In a survey of 2,000 U.S. In a survey of 2,000 U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

Signet Jewelers will acquire ecommerce jewelry retailer Blue Nile for $360 million in an all-cash transaction. The deal will help accelerate Signet’s efforts to expand its bridal offerings and grow its Accessible Luxury portfolio while extending its digital leadership in the jewelry category. Drosos, CEO of Signet in a statement.

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VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

jewelry sales were up sharply in July compared to the same month in 2020 as well as in 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Jewelry sales were up 82.6 With more cash in hand—fueled in part by the Child Tax Credit and pent-up savings—consumers drove U.S. Consumers are shopping, spending and splurging across channels.”.

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VMS

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Direct-to-consumer jewelry brand Cast has raised $12 million to fuel its growth plans. The post “Cast” Online Jewelry Brand Eyes Physical Stores appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. The company, which had a soft launch earlier this month, is targeting its efforts toward self-purchasing women, Glossy reports.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Seeking to unlock the creativity and entrepreneurial ambitions of Gen Z consumers, E.l.f. ’s entire data strategy is designed to attract and retain Gen Z customers , and the move into Roblox was validated based on direct consumer feedback. Cosmetics has launched e.l.f. Beauty in a statement. To promote the new experience, e.l.f.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Certified by Brand will include watches, handbags and fine jewelry from a growing roster of luxury brands. All Certified by Brand watch brands will come with a minimum one year warranty, and jewelry and handbag items will include a certificate of authenticity with purchase to instill confidence in every transaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Other Rebag product categories, including watches and fine jewelry, will be added to ThredUp soon. The partners also will join forces to educate consumers on circular shopping and support the initiative through collaborative content starting in December, when Rebag and ThredUp will host a giveaway event for social followers.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 4, 2022

Consumers’ purchasing power has been strained by higher prices, particularly for the most fundamental needs-based categories like food and energy,” said Michelle Meyer, U.S. Thus far, nominal spending remains strong as consumers cope with high price inflation. chief economist, Mastercard Economics Institute. versus last July and up 13.9%

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

“We are thrilled to partner with Claire’s to expand our jewelry and accessories assortment and give our customers even more ways to own their style,” said Stephen Moore, SVP of Merchandising at Macy’s in a statement. just in time for the holidays.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The industry is seeing a switch to more purchases of lab-grown diamonds as younger, more environmentally conscious consumers choose to marry. million weddings will take place next year, a four-decade high, and that’s good news for jewelers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The store also will feature Metagolden ’s latest jewelry line, which is the first to enter the Metaverse with digital art tokenized by physical, 18K gold jewelry.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Managing a jewelry store or a fast-growing retail operation is already a daunting task when you don’t have a smart Jewelry business software system to tame the day to day operations; let alone coping with the changing dynamics of consumer trends and markets in the disruptive times.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

Digital diamond and fine jewelry retailer Blue Nile has made two new additions to its executive team: Jason Moss has joined in the new position of COO, and Ben Abitbol will take on the new role of SVP of Supply Chain. Moss brings a decadeof leadership in a variety of high-tech businesses to his new role.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is tapping into “drop” culture with its newest offering, a subscription box service called cDrop. A multi-dimensional approach will almost certainly be the winning strategy for most retailers going forward, particularly those like Claire’s looking to connect with younger, digital-first consumers.

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A1 Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sales for Monday to Thursday saw a larger increase, 30% higher than the same period last year, as many retailers extended holiday discounts to run throughout the week and consumers shopped early. Jewelry & Accessories. Product categories increasing the most in popularity compared to a normal week (Black Week). Health & Beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2021

Membership club Vivrelle , which provides access to a shared closet of designer handbags, jewelry and diamonds, has secured $26 million in Series A funding. It’s an exciting opportunity to advance the growth of circular fashion and be at the forefront of reimagining consumers’ shopping experience.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The site offers items across categories including apparel, jewelry, pet supplies and home and garden, many at bargain prices. Even though the vast majority of Alibaba’s users are within China, the company’s AliExpress cross-border platform and its Lazada subsidiary in Southeast Asia serve many non-Chinese consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2022

Rao’s Homemade is bringing a taste of Italy to New York City’s SoHo neighborhood with its first-ever pop-up consumer experience, opening on April 22. The Saucery by Rao’s Homemade.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

online shopping site, that sells items across product categories including apparel, home and garden, jewelry and pet supplies. Temu is a cross-border site and alerts customers that delivery times (seven to 15 business days) may be slower than what American consumers are used to. Pinduoduo has launched Temu, a U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2023

The final 27 winners were selected from a group of more than 100 nominations and represent retail and direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands of all sizes and across various industry segments, from supplements to high-ticket jewelry.

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Retail Wire

APRIL 26, 2023

Signet Jewelers, the parent company of jewelry retailers including Jared and Zales, has seen a significant decline in engagement ring sales since the beginning of the pandemic. Jamie Singleton, Signet Jewelers’ president and chief consumer officer, said an eight percent increase in dating is a sign of a rebound to come.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The direct-to-consumer jewelry brand is offering perks for members, including free shipping on select days and exclusive product access.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

New data from Amazon portrays recent shifts in consumer behavior through the lens of the top-selling products on the platform. Compared to this same time last year, consumers are entertaining more, traveling more and dressing up — although they are not forgoing the sweatpants altogether.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

They offered a breadth of inventory that included fine jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. Although other chains such as Brendle’s , Best Products , Sterling Jewelry & Distributing Company and McDade’s used this model, they too eventually had to fold.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 180-square-foot Rebag Bar integrates Rebag’s signature physical store environment with a seamless, on-the-go experience, and will focus on sourcing bags, watches, fine jewelry and accessories via a convenient drop-off point. Despite COVID-19, luxury resale has been moving steadily upward, especially at Rebag,” said Gorra.

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VMS

AUGUST 15, 2021

It’s not a jewelry store, it’s not a high-end electronics store, it’s a cannabis shop. The post 2021 IVC First Place: “Superette” (Food and Beverages/Consumables) appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. It’s the antithesis of what you see often in this category.”. Click here to view our 2021 Honorable Mentions.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As Cyber Monday sales continue to roll in, Cyber Week appears to have allayed retailers anxieties by delivering another year of record consumer spending, according to Adobe Analytics. Consumers have taken note and spent at record rates during the big shopping days, despite dealing with rising costs in other parts of their lives.”

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Retail Dive

MAY 25, 2023

The direct-to-consumer piercing and jewelry brand now has 19 locations focused on providing a modern, personalized experience.

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Mass Relators

MAY 2, 2024

WASHINGTON – The “swipe” fees credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $750 million this Mother’s Day, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. million in swipe fees on $7 billion in jewelry, $133.3 Consumers plan to spend an average $53.12 million on $5.9

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

As the percentage of purchases consumers make online continues to grow exponentially, retailers are facing a challenge — how to educate online shoppers and close the sale for certain products traditionally bought in person. Examples include jewelry, cosmetics, apparel, luxury items, automobiles and furniture. Will it fit in my space?

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 31, 2023

The direct-to-consumer jewelry brand’s new locations offer select products available for same-day purchases and one-on-one appointments.

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