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Where to Find the Absolute Best Post-Christmas Sales
...al merchandiser is offering a free wake-up call so that shoppers don't miss the sale.Target is offering clearance products and promotions of up to 75 percent off on select clothing, furniture, electronics, holiday décor, and more. Consumers can also save up to 50 to 70 percent on bath and bedding.The savings and values at Toys "R" Us stores will stretch into the New Year. Some of the items that wi... |
Tiffany unveils 10 perfect gift options for festive season
...style icon selects 10 perfect gift options for you, designed to turn every occasion that much more memorable this splendid array includes creations that bear the stamp of Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti’s genius, and showcases colourful gemstones and cute eye catching holiday mementoes.Pegah Goldooz, General Manager Tiffany & Co UAE, said, “Tiffany’s undoubted prowess as a distinguished des... |
Will interactive displays appeal to consumers?
...e, Calif., can try on jewelry freely, but the store does not offer engagement rings or high-end jewelry.Memphis, Tenn.--Vickie Blevins of James Middleton Jewelers has noticed a trend that she believes does not bode well for the store's future.Customers swarm her Memphis, Tenn., store for 40th and 50th wedding anniversary gifts, but she sees very few fresh faces buying engagement rings or first ann... |
Cby spring/summer fashion rules create a unique look
...glamour.The secret is to play freely with fashion rules, creating a unique look thanks to the special touch of every Cby woman. Every road hides a journey. Cby combines style and practicality, a touch of fashion and performance. The materials multiply contaminations: rainproof technical fabrics combine with natural fibres, audaciously interpreting fashion shapes and translating them into practical... |
Customer 'wish lists' prove versatile tools
...ten the deal, she even offers free wrapping and delivery."He just has to give me his credit card information, and we make arrangements as to how the jewelry will be delivered," she says.Sablan says this system is effective because it eliminates fear of failure."Men tell me, 'Every time I buy her something it's the wrong thing,' and they get gun-shy," she says. "I ask a customer for her top three c... |
After tough holiday, jewelers down but not out
people think your business has gone under. Keep you name out there.--Try something new. Social networking sites such as Facebook are free and they can be a great way to spread the word about special events or distribute coupons.--Smile. Being negative rubs off on both employees and customers. Consumers are struggling too. They want to see a smiling face when they come into your store, not a frown.... |
Style blog with fashion ed
... so it's still grey and f.f.f.freezing outside, but a visit to the M&S pressroom this morning has got me daydreaming about Ibizan beaches and sunset cocktails. fashion ed - Style,blog,fashion' />The bright and beautiful high summer show featured neon vests, purple playsuits and fuschia frocks alongside a hot nautical collection and killer catsuits. I'm loving the accessories (especially t... |
Jeweler to light Ronald McDonald House
...al holiday lights and holiday gifts for the House's Capital Region location here. A house lighting ceremony is scheduled for Nov. 27. In addition to adding to the Ronald McDonald House's usual holiday festivities, the event will also inaugurate the charity's 25th anniversary celebration."We are grateful to the Bleser family [owners of Northeastern] and to our friends at Northeastern Fine Jewelry f... |
Robbins Bros. files Chapter 11, sells stores
...ter can purchase the stores, "free and clear of all liens, claims and encumbrances pursuant to section 363 of the Bankruptcy code."Meanwhile, Canadian jewelry manufacturer and retailer Spence Diamonds, which operates stores in the Canadian provinces of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, has entered into an agreement to purchase three Houston stores--Baybrook, Willowbrook and Houston Loop--and ... |
Consumers to hunt for holiday bargains, NRF says
... of holiday shoppers will buy gifts or other holiday-related merchandise at thrift stores or resale shops.In order to compensate for soft sales, retailers are cutting back on inventory, a trend with which retail jewelers can identify. According to the NRF's Port Tracker report, released in September and available here, traffic to the nation's ports has scaled back to levels not seen since 20... |
HUGO Create for designers, illustrators and photographers
...f is simple: participants are free to choose the idea, theme and techniques for their visuals; however, the entries should reveal a contrast of black & white, whilst adding a splash of color with the vibrant HUGO red. And of course, the iconic HUGO Man bottle shape should be leveraged to inspire your creativity. The 10 round winners receive $500 and global recognition. Deadline: April 30, 2010... |
Jeweler's deal sparkles, pampers for Mother's Day
... the gift certificate for one free brunch is valid through Aug. 8 at Prime at Saratoga National or at Angelo's Tavolo, another Mazzone-owned restaurant. Northeastern seems to be on the right track. A just-released National Retail Federation consumer survey predicts that Mother's Day spending will rise this year, and that 26.2 percent of consumers are planning to buy jewelry, with combined pu... |
NRF: Grads to see green this year
...all Americans who plan to buy gifts for graduates this year will give them cash, the latest report from the National Retail Federation (NRF) shows.According to the NRF's 2009 Graduation Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, conducted by Big Research, 58.9 percent of gift-givers will give graduates money, up from 56.8 percent last year.In addition, approximately 29 percent will give gift cards, d... |
GIA's Career Fair to feature 24 hiring companies
...od celebrities.Career Fair is free and open to the public. Employers interested in recruiting at this year's Career Fair can contact GIA's Career Services office at (800) 421-7250 ext. 7303, or e-mail anna.hayman@gia.edu. Job seekers can call the Career Fair hotline at (800) 421-7250 ext. 4100, or e-mail careerfair@gia.edu.For more information about the GIA's Jewelry Career Fair and Open House, vi... |
Green movement grows earth-friendly jewels
Gray-blue conflict-free diamond bracelet from Monique Pean's "charity:water" collection, which features fossilized gray-blue walrus ivory bezel-set in 18-karat recycled gold, along with a diamond clasp.Designers say that it's easier than ever to source "green" materials, especially recycled or reclaimed metals, which offer an earth-friendly alternative to metals produced through destructive minin... |
5 Gifts That Will Shock a Techie
...ervice information, and get a free year of Spot service. Then explain how Spot uses the "Globalstar Simplex" system and its one-way data signals, so that you'll have no way to bother them in their solitude.Aluratek Internet Radio (about $120 online)—This radio picks up thousands of Internet stations with no PC needed. The radio uses Wi-Fi networking to get the signals from a home-router. The sound... |
Fussy foodie Drew Barrymore
...ealthy just because it's meat-free.She added: "I'm like a typical American teenager when it comes to my favourite foods! I love peanut butter with bananas. That's my favourite. I like grilled cheese sandwiches and I love homemade macaroni with cheese."Drew - who is dating actor Justin Long - recently claimed her contentment with life is the key to her good looks.She explained: "I'm happy and I thi... |
European Fashion Council has made a diplomatic act
...velopment of new and creative ideas with international significance. » is said in the letter to the members of the European Parliament. « By the variety of opportunities which the fashion and the unique fashion design give, combined with the geographical location and geopolitical situation, your and our desire for changes could contribute to incredible results in the development of the European in... |
NYIGF invites artists & designers for juried divisions
...NYIGF is the nation's premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800 exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware.Some 31,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 85 countries worldwide are expected. The winter 2010 edition of the New York International gift Fair will run Saturday, January 30, th... |
GMTN to introduce new fall products for women
...ll products. All seminars are free and open to women of all ages."We wanted to be able to give women a chance to become more familiar with the options available for outdoor pastimes. The seminar series, held in our store lodges, is a unique opportunity because they can test the merchandise and ask questions to allow them to better enjoy the outdoors," said Casey Ramm, Senior Vice President of Merc... |
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