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A Walmart employee wipes down a register while wearing a mask. The retailer will soon require masks to be worn in its stores, a policy the National Retail Federation said more retailers should implement. (Image courtesy of Walmart)

All Retailers Should Adopt Mask Policy, Says NRF

The call follows mega-retailer Walmart implementing a mask mandate in its stores.

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August 30, 2016

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has convened a search committee to replace President and CEO Cecilia Gardner, who will step down next year.

August 17, 2016

The case solidifies an earlier ruling that internet providers are responsible for blocking sites that sell counterfeit goods.

August 11, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission will be tougher on paid endorsements and how they are disclosed, according to one recent report.

July 5, 2016

Some of the U.K’s top jewelers weigh in on the nation’s decision to leave the European Union.

June 22, 2016

The issue continues to gain momentum on both sides of the aisle while resistance is waning, those who just visited the Hill say.

June 16, 2016

The Responsible Jewellery Council chose Wilfried Hoerner as chairman and re-elected Mark Jenkins of Signet Jewelers as its honorary secretary.

May 13, 2016

The jeweler left the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition this week but said the admittance of Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba to the group was not the reason.

May 11, 2016

The live sessions, which will begin this summer, are designed to help members of the industry avoid legal risk and implement compliant business practices.