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26 Apr

PHOENIX – To grow your business, you first have to know what your business is about and built a culture around that ideal, says Jim Stengel, keynote speaker at the American Gem Society Conclave on Thursday.

25 Apr

I was just going over my notes from The SMART Show in Chicago and realized I had a veritable doggie bag of leftover tips to feast on upon arrival home. Here are three to whet your appetite:

25 Apr

Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee kicked off the American Gem Society Conclave in Phoenix with the opening keynote address on Wednesday, advising attendees to “steer for the curve ahead” in uncertain economic times.

24 Apr

Okay, so some of you weren't able to get away from your stores for a day or two to come see us at the SMART Show Chicago. Tough luck, but we understand.

24 Apr

A gallery of retailer reactions to the education program at this year's SMART Show:

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Whatever Happened to Liberace’s Jewelry? May 24, 2013

Most of what’s left is in Vegas, natch. With the much heralded Liberace biopic premiering on HB...

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Five Arrested in $4 Million Connecticut Jewelry Heist May 24, 2013

Each faces multiple charges. Five people have been arrested in the robbery of more than $4 millio...

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Cannes Redux: Thieves Strike Again May 24, 2013

Or is the missing $2.6 million necklace just misplaced? Oh come on: Jewelry thieves may have stru...

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Saks and Neimans May Merge May 24, 2013

Deal would create $7 billion retailer. Rumor no more: Saks is on the block. Sort of. Hedge fundme...

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Another Patek Philippe Is Not Gonna Go Cheap May 24, 2013

Item has never been auctioned before. ...

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Rumor of the Week: Is Saks for Sale? May 23, 2013

Luxury biz just isn’t what it used to be, says CEO. According to media reports, Saks Inc. ...

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Burman Switches Sides in the Battle over Brilliance May 23, 2013

New Zale’s CEO will see his old boss in court. ...

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Retailer Petitions Facebook For Fair Ad Rates May 23, 2013

Little guys can’t compete, she says. A small business owner in New Jersey has launched a c...

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Counting Heads Not Enough In Modern Web Competition May 23, 2013

The more hits, the more information is available. Web analytics? That’s like, keeping trac...

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Pearls Go Down Under for Demi’s Jeweler Boyfriend May 23, 2013

It’s a tradition, OK? The tabloid press here and in Australia is having a field day with 50-yea...

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