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Podcast: Germany’s Jewelry Pedigree

Pforzheim-based designer Katharina Junkert tells the story of the city’s manufacturing hub.

Merchandise shakeup and brand focus boosted revenue in first fiscal quarter, CEO says.

Revenue from jewelry and watches down 1.7% year on year in April after dropping 3.4% in March.

Customers purchased big-ticket items in first quarter ahead of possible tariff-related price changes, suggests CEO.

Sales in America up 14% for full year.

Figure up 0.1% in April, according to US Census Bureau.

Figure for division up 8%, with growth in all regions except Asia Pacific.

61% say product-focused ads without models are most impactful.

Bespoke jeweler and licensed pilot Dan Moran assesses the impact of Trump’s policies.

Ajoy Chawla will succeed C. K. Venkataraman beginning January 1, 2026.

Paris Peace Forum meeting also touches on responsible sourcing, workers’ rights, and respect for local communities.