U.S. Holiday retail sales are expected to rise by only 1.5% this year, according to a new forecast from Archstone Consulting, a division of The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT). “But the weak growth we’re forecasting for retail sales this holiday season is all the economy can muster at present. This recession has hit hard [...]
Bulgari Group: revenues continue to grow in the third quarter of 2010; Jewelry Up 13.7%
The Board of Directors of Bulgari S.p.A. approved the interim management statements for the Bulgari Group as at 30 September 2010. The report shows a turnover of 267.9 million Euro, a rise of 14.9% at current exchange rates (+5% at comparable exchange rates) compared to the same period of the previous year, an operating profit [...]
PANDORA JOINS THE RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced that PANDORA, the world’s third largest jewellery brand, has joined the Council’s membership. PANDORA, the Danish leading designer and manufacturer of hand finished and modern jewellery, joins more than 250 companies and trade associations in the Council’s membership. “l am delighted that PANDORA has become member of the [...]
Fred Meyer Jewelers Introduces PAWSitively Yours, a Pet Inspired Jewelry Collection to Celebrate our Furry Friends
Every dog has his day, and now pet lovers can celebrate their faithful four-legged friends with PAWSitively Yours Diamond Jewelry Collection, a new line of pet-inspired jewelry exclusively from Fred Meyer Jewelers. With prices starting at $99.99, the collection features whimsical fashion and high-end pieces, available at nearly 400 Fred Meyer Jewelers and Littman Jewelers [...]
Birks & Mayors Announces Earnings Release Date, Conference Call and Webcast for Mid Year Fiscal 2011 Results
Birks & Mayors Inc. (the “Company” or “Birks & Mayors”) (NYSE AMEX:BMJ), which operates 67 luxury jewelry stores across Canada, Florida and Georgia, today announced that the Company will conduct a conference call to discuss results for the first half of Fiscal 2011. The call, scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 4:45 pm Eastern [...]
Theo Fennell PLC the international, luxury jeweller announces Interim Results for the six months ended 30 September 2010.
Rupert Hambro, Chairman, commented: “We have implemented some major developments to the business over the past six months, including store refurbishments, a new e-commerce site, and the launch of the new silver jewellery collection, ALIAS, which has been extremely well received by our partners and customers. We are confident that these initiatives will have a [...]
RALPH LAUREN 4D: The Ultimate Collision of Fashion, Art & Technology
On Wednesday, November 10, thousands of eyes witnessed the unthinkable as RALPH LAUREN 4Dmesmerized spectators and changed the way the world will see fashion forever. Advanced video mapping technology was projected onto the fa?ade of the Ralph Lauren flagship locations in New York and London. This global event marked a first for the fashion world [...]
Leading Jeweler Bergio International Announces Positive Third Quarter Results
Bergio International announced today that they are pleased with the positive third quarter results reported in the 10-Q Financial Statement, third quarter ending September 30, 2010. “I am pleased with the positive growth and direction of the company. This was a direct contribution of all the measures that we took in the beginning of the [...]
Shop New York Style this Christmas at the Watch Hut
This Christmas, visitors to the Watch Hut can make a gift of New Yorkstyle by wrapping up DKNY watches beneath the tree. The UK’s largest watch website features a wide range of designer timepieces from the popular brand, recognised for transporting New York attitude to fashion fans around the world. With new models accompanying old [...]
KARELIAN DIAMOND RESOURCES AWARDED TWO DIAMOND LICENCES AT KUHMO IN FINLAND
Karelian Diamond Resources plc (“Karelian”) (AIM:KDR, ESM: KDRI), is pleased to announce that the Company has been awarded licences over two kimberlite bodies in the Kuhmo area of Eastern Finland. The claims cover kimberlite occurrences at Havukkasuo (Kimberlite 18) and Lentiira (Kimberlite 24) to the north of the Seitapera kimberlite pipe where the Company has [...]
Judith Ripka Bridal Collection Now Exclusively at Helzberg Diamonds
Helzberg Diamonds today announced the expansion of their designer bridal collection to include a special selection from iconic jewelry designer Judith Ripka. The new Judith Ripka Bridal collection, sold exclusively in Helzberg Diamonds stores, will be available starting this weekend. The collection will feature engagement rings, wedding rings and fashion diamond jewelry created with signature [...]
PANDORA REVENUE AND VOLUME GREWBY 116.7%AND 57.1%RESPECTIVELY IN THE THIRD QUARTEROF 2010
At the end of September 2010, PANDORA employed 4,804 peopleworldwide and sold its jewellery and other branded products through 10,386 points of sale (PoS) inmore than 50 countries on six continents Mikkel Vendelin Olesen, CEO, said: “Our strong performance in the third quarter of 2010 is a result of our continued success in upgrading our [...]