Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Gain is due to higher spending on services, while outlay on goods has softened, NRF says.
Sales up 4% in fiscal first half thanks to new locations.
Anglo American shaves $1.56 billion off miner’s value following 2023 losses.
Extreme weather conditions also disrupted demand, as did spending on services.
Jewelers and dealers are waiting for final holiday results before replenishing inventories.
More precious than diamonds? Retailers paint a picture of their sales trends and challenges.
Electronics, toys and apparel were top-selling categories, Adobe Analytics reports.
Discussions on Facebook group Jewelers Helping Jewelers point to a decent season for the trade.
1ct. RAPI up 0.1% in December but down 21% in 2023.
Lower inflation and stronger job market spurred November increase, National Retail Federation explains.