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Stuller to release four new catalogs
...eir inventory and stock up on findings and loose stones before the start of the holiday season.The titles include: The findings Collection, Vol. 74; The Metals Book, Vol. 76; The Finished Jewelry Collection, Vol. 78; and The Diamond and Gemstone Book, Vol. 72. The latter will be released next month, while the first three will debut in October."As a prime manufacturer and just-in-time supplier, it ... |
Report: Affluent shoppers look for ROI
... days. According to the findings, even more than high quality or good value for the price, consumers want to know that they are getting a return on investment."This gives the phrase 'investment dressing' a whole new meaning," Pam Danziger, president of Unity Marketing and lead researcher in the brand study, said in a media release. "The concept of investment implies that the purchaser gets a... |
Study: Affluents changing consumption patterns
... of luxury spending.Among the findings of the in-depth survey, conducted from April 3-8, 2009, and polling 1,034 affluents (average income $207,000) on their financial situation, luxury lifestyle, purchases and spending in the past three months, affluents are beginning to feel less badly about their personal financial situation now as compared with three months ago.The survey also reveals that aff... |
Survey: Younger women saving, more debt-averse
...in September 2009."The survey findings show that women overall appear to be well prepared, both mentally and financially, coming out of the depths of a recession," Lisa Caputo, chairman and chief executive officer of Citi's Women and Co., a financial resource dedicated to helping women achieve their financial goals, said in a media release.Compared with men, women in the survey are generally more ... |
U.S. firms, workers differ on why people stay in jobs
... the world," he said.In other findings, 54 percent of workers said they did not believe they are paid what they were worth.Only 40 percent of employers said they were "very satisfied" with the quality of their full-time work force.The survey was conducted by telephone and online by Harris Interactive on behalf of Spherion between February 18 and March 6, 2009, among 306 U.S. human resources manage... |
Petra unearths 507-carat rough diamond
indications are that it is of exceptional color and clarity, which suggest extraordinary potential for its polished yield. We now eagerly await the findings of the expert analysis."In addition to the Cullinan Mine, Petra also operates the Koffiefontein and Williamson mines, and is in the process of acquiring a fourth major mine, the Kimberley Underground mines. All four are former De Beers mines.... |
The jewelry industry goes green
... for responsible brands cited findings from a 2005 United Kingdom-based Co-operative Bank's study, which found:--57 percent of consumers have recommended a company on the basis of its responsible reputation.--58 percent have avoided a product or service because of the company's reputation.--35 percent have actively sought information on a company's reputation.--35 percent have felt guilty about un... |
'Garments may not be sold until full restitution is made to workers’ - M. Patricia
...t has alerted the NYPD of its findings. The manufacturer, Forest Uniform Corp., has been found in violation of state apparel registration law three times in the last three years. As a result, for the first time, the Labor Department utilized the Order of Confiscation provision in State Labor Law, which allows the Apparel Industry Task Force to confiscate apparel and equipment from any manufacturer... |
Survey: Walmart gains consumer share in downturn
...e to save money, according to findings from The Gordman Group's Retail Trend Tracker survey conducted in April.The survey did not look specifically at jewelry, but focused on apparel and home furnishings buyers. However, an increase in the number of shoppers heading to Walmart for any reason is significant, because in terms of sales volume, Walmart has been the leader in retail jewelry sales for y... |
Reebok complements 'JUKARI Fit to Fly' with fitness apparel
2008 found that while nearly half of all women know that exercise and keeping fit is very important to their overall health, less than 25% participate in fitness often. Specially-commissioned Reebok research looked at why this might be. The findings showed that nearly two thirds (61%) of all women would workout more if it was more fun. More than half (54%) felt exercise was a chore. Reebok... |
The global consumer in a post-recession world
...out-of-home entertainment.The findings were not all cautious, however. Consumers in the BRIC markets (Brazil, Russia, India and China) are generally looking forward to putting recent recessionary behaviors behind them and returning to their previous spending patterns. Buoyed by rising stock markets and continued (if slower) economic growth, these consumers offer marketers, retailers and others som... |
Survey: Small businesses bullish on economy
... first half of 2010.Other key findings from the survey included the following: Small businesses anticipate growth in 2010.Small businesses are doing more with less and are looking for new efficiencies as costs increase. Small businesses question government support. "Small businesses across the country were among the most heavily impacted by the economic downturn," Gail Goodman, chief executive off... |
Fear of ageing drives men's cosmetic sales
s and aging."We know from the report's findings that aging is not just a female concern and that a growing number of men are looking to cosmetics to help present a more professional image in times of economic uncertainty," said Pierre-Yves Arzel, Managing Director for L'Oréal UK & Ireland."Men's anti-aging products are therefore the major driver of the overall men's grooming market," he added.... |
Gem seminars, services and dances at Tucson shows
...n important discussion on new findings regarding lighting and its impact on color-grading diamonds to the lineup at its 2010 Tucson Conference program, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Marriott University Park in Tucson. According to an AGA release, "eye-opening revelations affecting the global gem trade have recently been uncovered by the AGA Task Force on Lighting during their co... |
Technology doesn't isolate people: U.S. study
... said in a statement."Our key findings challenge previous research and commonplace fears about the harmful social impact of new technology."The telephone survey of 2,512 adults, conducted by Princeton Survey Research International in July and August this year, found that since 1985, the extent of social isolation has hardly changed at all.It found 6 percent of the adult population has no one with ... |
NRF: Retail sales up 0.5 percent in September
... people back into stores."The findings are consistent with Tuesday's news from Deloitte that its Consumer Spending Index increased 3.44 percent--the fourth consecutive month of increase, thanks to increasing real wages and stabilizing home prices and unemployment."There's a perception out there because credit is contracting, some people think that has to mean that spending is going to continue to ... |
GIA's Career Fair to feature 24 hiring companies
... G eBrief features the latest findings from the GIA Laboratory, global news and trade alerts, helpful tips, insight into future Gems and Gemology issues, upcoming conferences and exhibits worldwide--and even a "brainteaser." "The content in the G and G eBrief will go through the same editorial and production process that has made Gems and Gemology the most trusted professional publication in ... |
WFDB pushes KP for findings on Zimbabwe
...y Process (KP) to release its findings on Zimbabwe as soon as possible, the WFDB announced on Tuesday.The announcement comes following a meeting of the WFDB executive committee held at the London Diamond Bourse on Monday.Earlier this summer, a KP review team visited the African nation to investigate the situation in the Marange alluvial diamond fields, the site of alleged human rights violations a... |
De Beers launches next big idea: 'Everlon'
...iring an Everlon piece."These findings met or exceeded benchmarks set by past best-selling diamond jewelry concepts, including the three-stone (Past, Present, Future) and Journey concepts," De Beers said in the release.Additional research in June 2009 revealed that seven out of 10 women think "diamond jewelry is the most romantic gift a man can give a woman." Seven out of 10 women also agreed that... |
Coroner says Jackson died from lethal dose of propofol
...s bedside the day he died.The findings, contained in a warrant to search Murray's home and offices, paint a picture of an insomniac pop star who could not sleep without heavy medication. Jackson sought out propofol -- routinely used to sedate patients and anesthetize them before surgeries such as a colonoscopy -- and called it his "milk.""The Los Angeles Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, Dr. (Lakshm... |
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