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Pandora Names New CFO and North America President
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Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

October 9, 2026 | 0 comments
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Jewellery retailers adopt AI to streamline visuals

Jewellery retailers adopt AI to streamline visuals
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Canadian jewellery industry fights tariffs and rising gold

Canadian jewellery industry fights tariffs and rising gold
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Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across
Gem Sourcing

Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair

Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair

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Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

October 9, 2026

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

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Canadian jewellery industry fights tariffs and rising gold

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Canadian jewellery industry fights tariffs and rising gold
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Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair

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Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair
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Jewellery retailers adopt AI to streamline visuals

Jewellery retailers adopt AI to streamline visuals

by Ignacia Vera

Artificial Intelligence is dominating conversations within the jewellery retail industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating conversations in the retail industry, particularly in jewellery businesses. However, much of the discussion remains disconnected from the daily realities of these businesses. Retailers are hearing plenty about consumer-facing tools, but less about how technology can relieve operational bottlenecks in content production, customization, and visual consistency. Jewellery businesses are now quietly adopting automation and AI…

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False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

by Ignacia Vera
False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

Hackensack police confirmed no injuries after a jewelry theft triggered a mall-wide lockdown on Tuesday. Photo: Andry Sasongko/Pexels A smash-and-grab robbery at Bloomingdale’s in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday created confusion after the sound of a shattered jewelry display case led to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Police later confirmed no shots were fired, but the alarm triggered a SWAT team deployment and mall-wide lockdown before officers determined it was…

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Jeweler Couple Donates 38-Acre Park to Fayetteville

Jeweler Couple Donates 38-Acre Park to Fayetteville

by Francisca Fuentes

A woman with brown hair poses at night against a blue brick wall in Fayetteville, AR. Photo: Chase R. Smith/Pexels Craig and Laura Underwood, owners of Underwoods Fine Jewelers in Fayetteville, Arkansas, have donated 38 acres of land to the city to create Underwood Park, a new recreational space in an area that previously lacked public green areas. The donation directly addresses a long-standing gap in northwest Fayetteville where residents…

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Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

Pandora announces leadership changes with André Branch as North America president and...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 9, 2026 • Diamond Markets
Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

Pandora Names New CFO and North America President

B ased in New York, he brings over 25 years of experience in consumer, beauty, and lifestyle industries. Pandora has announced changes to its leadership structure, appointing André Branch as president of North America and Paulo Garcia as its...

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new chief financial officer (CFO). These moves come as the company focuses on growth in key markets, with North America identified as a critical region for expansion. André Branch takes the helm in North America Effective August 15, Branch will...

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

Violent and deceptive tactics in jewellery store thefts are rising across Ontario...

Carolina Lopez • Oct 6, 2026 • Diamond Markets
Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

Jewellery store thefts surge with violent and deceptive tactics across

P hoto © Fernando Gregory | Dreamstime.com. A series of jewellery thefts across Ontario and Quebec has exposed how criminals quickly adjust their methods to exploit weaknesses in retail security. Four separate incidents, including armed robberies, distraction schemes, and...

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coordinated attacks, demonstrate the varied tactics now used against stores in Hamilton, Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa, and Rosemère. The most violent attack took place at Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton on September 21, when two suspects wielded a steel pipe...

Major jewellery groups pull out of Sydney fair

Ferris wheel, christmas market, amusement park, fair, night, golden, red, christmas, ferris wheel, fair, christmas, christmas, christmas, christmas, christmas. Photo: mariya_m/Pixabay The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and Platinum Guild International (PGI) have...

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False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

A jewelry theft at Bloomingdale’s in New Jersey sparked a mall lockdown...

Ignacia Vera • Oct 2, 2026 • Vault Reports
False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

False gunfire alarm sparks mall lockdown after jewelry theft

H ackensack police confirmed no injuries after a jewelry theft triggered a mall-wide lockdown on Tuesday. Photo: Andry Sasongko/Pexels A smash-and-grab robbery at Bloomingdale’s in Hackensack, New Jersey, on Tuesday created confusion after the sound of a shattered jewelry...

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display case led to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Police later confirmed no shots were fired, but the alarm triggered a SWAT team deployment and mall-wide lockdown before officers determined it was not an active-shooter event. The suspect broke into...

Holiday Jewelry Packaging Enhances Gift Perceived Value

Holiday jewelry packaging boosts perceived value by turning gift presentation into a...

Ignacia Vera • Sep 30, 2026 • Auction Watch
Holiday Jewelry Packaging Enhances Gift Perceived Value

Holiday Jewelry Packaging Enhances Gift Perceived Value

S JN Fall Packaging 2 Your Customer Is Buying A Gift. Make It Feel Like One. Photo: Deybson Mallony/Pexels Holiday jewelry packaging has become a decisive factor in how shoppers experience the gift-giving season. While most purchases during the...

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year are self-directed, the festive period sees a surge in buyers selecting pieces for someone else, turning the final presentation into a core component of the overall purchase. Presentation Drives Perceived Value Retailers invest heavily in store design, lighting, and...