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The consumer confidence index was on the rise in June, climbing to a higher level than economists had expected.

Consumer Confidence Rises in June

Reopenings and eased restrictions helped boost consumer confidence, but it’s still below pre-pandemic levels.

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January 13, 2015

Dorothy Lee Thrift Burke, who founded Burkes Jewelers in Virginia’s Northern Neck with her husband Fred, has died at the age of 90.

January 13, 2015

U.S. Antiques Shows will hold an appraisal day at the upcoming Original Miami Beach Antique Show in partnership with Skinner Auctioneers & Appraisers.

January 13, 2015

For the second year in a row, Rapaport Ltd. will hold its diamond-centric trade show at the same time as Baselworld.

January 12, 2015

The Women’s Jewelry Association will honor J.C. Penney’s Pam Mortensen, Underwood Jewelers’ C. Clayton Bromberg and Gumuchian at its 2015 Awards for Excellence gala.

January 12, 2015

Fiera di Vicenza S.p.A has unveiled “The Boutique Show” concept, which places exhibitors into one of six defined areas based on what they sell.

January 12, 2015

A judge in Erie, Pa. sentenced Paul Blarr, the jeweler charged with selling fake diamonds and plated gold as karat gold to customers for years, to 23 to 69 years behind bars Monday, The Buffalo News reports.

January 11, 2015

Shinola and Stephen Webster won for marketing/communications and design, respectively, while W magazine’s Claudia Mata took home the Gem for media excellence.