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Sherry Smith is director of business development for data and consulting company The Edge Retail Academy. She can be reached at sherry@edgeretailacademy.com.

On Data: Independents End 2019 on an Upswing

Despite a few challenging months, 2019 turned out to be a positive year for the independent jeweler, Sherry Smith writes.

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Consumers Say These Are the Most-Improved Brands

Samsung, which had a problem with exploding smartphones a couple years back, topped the list compiled by data company YouGov.

JBT Q2 Data: The Latest on Industry Closings, Openings

Second-quarter statistics from the Jewelers Board of Trade showed a continuation of the trend seen in the first quarter.

The U.S. Population Is Becoming More Racially Diverse

The Census Bureau said the population of all race and ethnic groups, except for “non-Hispanic white alone,” grew between July 2016 and July 2017.

Platinum, Silver Jewelry Sales See Growth in U.S.

Platinum Guild International and the Silver Promotion Service both reported double-digit growth in the categories in 2017.

Store Closures Continue, But Openings Pick Up

For the first time in a long time, JBT data shows an uptick in the number of new jewelry businesses in the U.S.

Consumers Could Spend $4.6B on Jewelry This Mother’s Day

According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, 34 percent of consumers will buy jewelry for the moms in their lives this year.

Study: Young Consumers Are Demanding Loyalty from Brands

Here are four rules of loyalty from millennials and members of Gen Z, according to a recent survey from Alliance Data.

NRF, Forrester Say Retailers are Prioritizing Omnichannel

The “State of Retailing Online” survey shows retailers are most concerned with and invested in their ability to sell across multiple platforms.

Pinterest Reveals Top Trending Engagement Ring Styles

An unexpected gem tops the site’s 2018 Wedding Report.
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