JA members share tips for successful holiday
New York--In a news release issued by Jewelers of America (JA) on Tuesday, a number of JA member stores shared tips on how they plan to approach what many say could be an exceedingly difficult holiday...
JA praises passage of store-improvement legislation
New York--Jewelers of America (JA) welcomes the two-year extension of the 15-year depreciation on store improvements recently signed into law by President Bush.
JA praises passage of store-improvement legislation
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) welcomes the two-year extension of the 15-year depreciation on store improvements recently signed into law by President Bush.
JA: Industry growth flat in 2007
New York—Overall growth in the jewelry industry was essentially flat in 2007, with high-end independents seeing a 3.5 percent sales increase, while mid-range independents saw real declines,...
JA offers free online business-building tips
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has launched an online "Thriving in 2008" program in response to retail jewelers' concerns about current economic conditions.
JA applauds Burmese gem ban
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) commends the U.S. Congress for its passage this week of a bill banning Burmese gemstones, a measure JA has been advocating for some time.
Free JA seminars at NY jewelry show
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) will host three days of free educational seminars during the JA New York Summer Show, to be held from July 27-30 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York...
JA to present 'J-Biz,' roundtable at JCK
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) will host a full-day seminar series, covering such topics as marketing, customer management and jewelry trend-spotting, plus an executive roundtable session on...
JA seeking survey participants
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) is looking for members to participate in the 2008 Cost of Doing Business survey, JA's annual snapshot of conditions in the retail jewelry world.
JA names Affiliate Design contest winners
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has named four first-place winners in its 18th annual Affiliate Design Competition, held during the recent JA New York Winter Show.
JA to hold free seminars at JA show
New York—As the official education provider for the JA New York Show, Jewelers of America (JA) will hold free educational seminars on Sunday, March 9, and Monday, March 10, during the jewelry...
JA assists members in De Beers settlement
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has released three guidance documents to assist its members in answering consumer and media questions on the De Beers Indirect Purchaser/Reseller class-action...
JA urges Congress to reform mining law
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) is urging Congress to reform an 1872 mining law by asking members of the U.S. House of Representatives to vote affirmatively for The Hardrock Mining and...
JA to Congress: Take action on Burmese gemstones
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has sent letters to Congress as well as an advisory to its members detailing its deep concern over the current unrest in Burma and its military government's...
JA: 2006 sales up for member stores
New York—All retail categories saw sales growth in 2006, according to Jewelers of America's (JA) 2007 Cost of Doing Business Survey, released today.
JA offers new online courses
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has released three new online courses at its J-Biz Education Center to help retailers and their sales associates close more business during the holiday season.
AGS, JA form bench jeweler task force
New York—The American Gem Society (AGS) and Jewelers of America (JA), along with bench jewelry industry leaders, have formed the Bench Jeweler Education Resource Forum, a task force to examine...
Jewelry leaders to form crime-prevention networks
New York—A team of industry organizations led by the Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA) and including Jewelers of America (JA) and Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. will develop local crime-preventi...
JA elects new chairman, director
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) has elected John Green of Lux Bond and Green as its new chairman of the board of directors, and has named Peter Engel of Fred Meyer Jewelers as a board...
JA helps members take stand on gold sourcing
New York—Jewelers of America (JA) members can now access a "Responsible Gold Confidence Pack" for help communicating with jewelry consumers, the press and other stakeholders.