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National Retail Federation

The Duchess Sapphire Ring by BP de Silva, featuring blue sapphire, diamonds and 18K white gold

How Tariffs Are Reshaping the Jewelry Industry, and What It Means for You

Olga González, gemologist and communications strategist, examines how rising tariffs and shifting global trade policies are reshaping the jewelry industry—from pricing and production to sourcing and supply chains. In a moment of profound transition, González argues, transparency, adaptability and values-based leadership will define the next chapter of the jewelry industry.
By Olga González
Black Friday advertising in a store front

Black Friday Will Shed Light On the True State of the U.S. Economy

The upcoming Black Friday and holiday season shopping activities will reflect exact how much inflation and recession fears have affected consumer sentiment, if at all.
By Sissi Cao

Post-Holiday Return Craze: Most Americans Don’t Like Their Christmas Gifts

Pre-holiday shopping hit a new record this year. So will post-holiday returns and exchanges.
By Sissi Cao

How Retailers Are Competing With Online Shopping This Black Friday

By Gabriela Barkho

A Look at the Sugary Startups Disrupting Candy This Halloween

By Gabriela Barkho

5 Things Consumers Are Buying More of Despite Slowing Retail Sales

By Sissi Cao
Americans will spend $2 billion on flowers for Valentine's Day this year.

Valentine’s Day 2018 by the Numbers: How Much Do We Spend on Roses, Jewelry and More?

By Sissi Cao
In the most expensive cities, rent is rising twice as fast as wage.

Manhattan Renters Will Leave $4K in Debt After the Holiday Season, Study Shows

By Sissi Cao
Americans are expected to spend $9.1 billion on Halloween, a record high, this year.

Halloween Spending Tripled in 12 Years, Social Media Is the Game-Changer

By Sissi Cao
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