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US Retail Sales Slip Amid Inflation Squeeze |
Unfavorable comparison with October’s early holiday shopping also dented November figure.
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Super Saturday Disappoints Despite Slight Uptick |
Traffic rises only 0.2% as shopping holiday falls earlier than usual.
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De Beers Sales Sluggish at Year’s Final Sight |
Customers “taking prudent approach,” miner says.
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Jewelers Vigilance Committee Seeks Comments on FTC’s ‘Green Guides’ |
Environmental directives getting first review since 2012.
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Big Diamonds Fetch Strong Prices at Christie’s |
Seven of top 10 pieces at Paris Jewels auction exceeded high estimates.
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Sotheby’s to Auction Pendant Favored by Princess Diana |
Attallah cross by jeweler Garrard adorned the royal at several public events.
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Swiss Watch Exports See Record Performance |
Increased shipments to US and UK in November outweighed drop in orders from China and Hong Kong.
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Brandee Dallow Returns to Roots at Grandview Klein |
Industry veteran joins diamond supplier as chief communications and sustainability officer.
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India Polished Exports Drop Ahead of Holidays |
Shipments declined 4% year on year in November.
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