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10/05/2024 07:43Watches of Switzerland (UK based) has acquired Roberto Coin Inc. the US division of the Italian jeweller and 6th largest brand in the US by sales through 400 points of sale, for US$130m. The acquisition will allow the group to increase the volume of Roberto Coin jewelry in its own retail network as well as the exclusive right to expand the wholesale reach of Roberto Coin Inc., which will operate as a standalone company within the group. The acquisition demonstrates the increasing importance of branded jewelry in the global retail landscape, National Jeweler notes.
08/05/2024 05:32This year's MET Gala red carpet in Manhattan, the most prestigious and glamorous fashion event of the year, themed "The Garden of Time" was dripping in diamonds. The Natural Diamond Council (NDC)'s Only Natural Diamonds site lists an impressive overview of the world's rich and famous and what they wore on the annual fundraising gala, with some of the most lavish and exquisite diamond jewelry pieces taking center stage.
03/02/2022 09:50The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) statistics for 2021, detailing the jewelry retail landscape in North America (USA & Canada) reflect the booming jewelry market trends. In 2021, more new jewelry stores opened, up 151% y-o-y, and less jewelers closed, the majority ceasing activities, than in previous years.
17/06/2020 16:45Beleaguered by the unprecendented challenges now dragging on for nearly a year, luxury brands have started throwing in the proverbial towel on their Russel Street shops in Hong Kong’s bustling Causeway Bay, considered the world’s most expensive shopping street. "Already struggling for survival after months of civil unrest crippled Hong Kong’s economy," writes Pearl Liu for the South China Morning Post, "the final blow for many came this year with the coronavirus pandemic, which killed off any remaining consumer sentiment."
17/12/2019 15:21Alrosa, Tencent and Everledger are launching a new WeChat Mini Program e-commerce solution for Chinese retailers. The pilot will employ blockchain technology to enable full traceability of diamonds from mine to consumer, providing full transparency of their origin, characteristics and ownership history.
13/12/2019 14:31Tiffany & Co. launched its first-ever men's collection, Tiffany Men's, in October with a launch party in Los Angeles. They have now set up a Men's Pop-Up Shop on East 57th St. in New York City. The pop-up shop is open from December 5 through January 6.
