Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Jeweler fined over $50,000 by FINTRAC.
Aldo Battista will succeed Katia Fontana, who retires on April 1.
Revenue up 12% year on year for eight-week period ending December 27.
Executive will step down at end of month after 13 years heading the Canadian jeweler.
Company sees deficit of $9.3 million for the 12 months that ended March 29.
Company purchases luxury retailer European Boutique and licensing to operate Diamonds Direct in the country.
Shops are in a Canadian province where company already operates, it says.
Jeweler also benefited from renovated stores and increased online engagement.
Decline of 10% reflects reorganization of Vancouver retail business and impact of inflation.
Canadian retailer focuses on US market in effort to go international.