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Jewelry Sales Expected to Slip This Holiday Season

Revenue from category will fall 0.3%, Mastercard predicts.

Revenue up 0.6% year on year in August, says National Retail Federation (NRF).

US retail sales will rise by 4% to 5%, predicts professional-services group.

US revenue for November-December period expected to rise 1%, well below average for past decade.

Jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts up 20% year on year in July.

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Engagements declined during first half of the year.

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Sales up 6% for full fiscal year, reaching record $407.2 million.

Family-owned chain will keep its name and operate independently.

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