In a major shift from last year’s results, fashion brands hold eight of the top 10 slots in the second annual Digital IQ Index for Luxury. Only two brands, Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, managed to hang on to their ‘Genius’ ranking, with newcomers Coach, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana making significant [...]
tennis champion Maria Sharapova Wearing Tiffany’s Yellow diamonds earrings at the 2010 US Open
Diamond jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co. today announced that tennis champion Maria Sharapova will wear earrings from Tiffany’s new collection of dazzling yellow diamonds at the 2010 US Open, August 30–September 12, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Tiffany’s yellow diamonds are among the rarest and most sought-after [...]
Tiffany First Look – Aquamarine and 66 Diamonds Totaling 89.06 Carats
pCreating springs most glamorous look is a breeze with perfectly matched teardrop-shaped aquamarines in earrings of grace and movement. Totaling 89.06 carats, the dazzling briolettes-intricate rose-cut stones -showcase the skill of Tiffany stonecutters. These master artisans unleash color and light from the sparkling aquamarines and 66 diamonds hand-set in platinum. img border=0 hspace=0 alt= align=right [...]
Tiffany Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) declared a regular quarterly dividend of 20 cents per share. This reflects the 18% increase in the quarterly dividend rate announced by the Board of Directors on January 21, 2010. The quarterly rate was then increased from 17 cents per share to the new rate of 20 cents per share. [...]
New report Covers Worldwide Jewelry Market Demand and Opportunities
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Worldwide Jewelry Market Demand and Opportunities” report to their offering. The report covers global gems and jewelry industry structure, market size, trends and opportunities prevailing. In terms of geography the publisher has discussed United States, which accounts for the largest percentage of the market, European Union [...]
Survival Protestors Gather at Tiffany Stores Over Water Boreholes on Bushmen Land
Survival supporters demonstrated outside Tiffany stores in London, San Francisco, Madrid, Paris and Berlin to protest at the company funding water boreholes for game animals on Bushman land where the people are forbidden access to their own borehole. The protestors handed in a letter at their respective stores asking Tiffany to withdraw its financial support [...]
New Tiffany Jewelry Goes to the Heart of Mother’s Day
As the ultimate destination for gifts to celebrate every memorable occasion in life, Tiffany & Co. introduces a new design-the Tiffany Filigree Heart-for an unforgettable Mother’s Day. This richly detailed pendant combines the classic heart shape with a historical jewelry design from the Tiffany archives. The motif is based on 18th century French and English [...]
Tiffany Announces Change in Dividend Policy: Quarterly Payment to Increase 18 Percent; Company Will Resume Share Repurchases
The Board of Directors of Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) have approved a change in the company’s dividend policy whereby the regular quarterly dividend rate will be increased, effective with the next payment in April, to 20 cents per share on its Common Stock from the current 17 cents per share, an increase of 18%. [...]
Tiffany, Zale, Cartier and other Major Diamond Retailers Receive Human Rights Watch Letter Urging them not to Purchase or Sell Diamonds from Zimbabwe
Following is an open letter from NGO Human Rights Watch to Tiffany, Zale, Cartier and other major diamond retailers urging them not to purchase or sell diamonds from Zimbabwe: Dear Sir: I am writing to urge your company to publicly commit to not purchase or sell diamonds from Zimbabwe. Throughout 2009, Human Rights Watch conducted [...]
Over 1,000 Scam Websites, Some Offering Tiffany Jewelry, Taken Down by British Police
The British Metropolitan Police’s Central e-Crime Unit (PCeU) has taken took down 1,219 scam websites, targeting websites run by organised criminal networks which purported to sell designer items – including jewellery from Tiffany & Co and Links of London. Innocent shoppers were duped into making what appeared to be bargain purchases, but received either nothing [...]
Tiffany Sales and Earnings Exceed Expectations
Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF) reported higher-than-expected net sales of $598 million and net earnings from continuing operations of $0.34 per diluted share in its third quarter that ended October 31, 2009. Management raised its sales and earnings outlook for the full year. Net sales of $598.2 million in the third quarter were 3% below [...]
