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JA Cost of doing business Survey
Analyzing JA's Cost of Doing Business Survey

New York--After slipping only slightly in 2007, retail jewelers saw sales take a sharp turn for the worse in 2008, Jewelers of America’s (JA) 2009 Cost of Doing Business Survey shows.

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Our expert columnists bring years of experience in the jewelry and retail industries to the table as they offer advice on marketing, human resources, gemology, business strategy, sales and more.


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JA Cost of doing business Survey
Analyzing JA's Cost of Doing Business Survey

New York--After slipping only slightly in 2007, retail jewelers saw sales take a sharp turn for the worse in 2008, Jewelers of America’s (JA) 2009 Cost of Doing Business Survey shows. Read More

About Retail

Valobra Jewelry and Antiques New Orleans location
Hurricane Katrina strengthens jeweler's business

Big Easy jeweler Valobra Jewelry and Antiques lost business to Hurricane Katrina, but the setback inspired some smart moves, including the opening of a new store in Houston. Read More

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Research

Fancy-yellow, pear-shaped diamond necklace by J. Birnbach.
To sell diamond jewelry, mind your price points

Retailers on National Jeweler's latest Product Panel share details on what’s selling in diamond jewelry in their store and dish on their marketing plans for the 2009 holiday selling season. Read More

Sasha Primak earrings
Gold prices have consumers sticking to classics

How are your gold sales lately? Retailers on our Product Panel survey share details on marketing strategies and detail which gold-jewelry categories are selling best.    Read More

Gumuchian platinum, diamond and tanzanite pendant
Platinum the pick among younger customers

When asked how the platinum market has changed in recent years, National Jeweler product panelists have hope for the precious metal, which carries profit margins of 40 percent-plus for 69 percent of respondents. Read More

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