Forevermark Mumbai Flagship: 5,000 sq ft Store — Why It Matters
Forevermark opens De Beers’ largest 5,000 sq ft Mumbai flagship — Icon Collection debut and 100-store India plan signal rising premium natural-diamond demand.
Category: Retail
Marneuli Jewelry Shooting: Arrest Raises Retail Security Questions
Arrest after the Jan. 8 Marneuli jewelry-store shooting. Georgian–Turkish operation spotlights security costs and insurance risk for jewelers and investors.
Pink Panthers Arrested Over €580K Halkidiki Heist — What’s Next?
A ‘Pink Panthers’ suspect arrested after €579,805 in jewelry and watches were taken at a Sani hotel — a clear warning to retailers and insurers.
Gold Rush Jewelers Hit in Armed Heist — What Should Retailers Do?
Masked gunmen seized high-value pieces at Gold Rush Jewelers in Novato. No injuries; insurers, retailers reassess security and inventory traceability.
Ulysse Nardin: Double‑Digit US Sales in ‘Hectic’ Year — Why Now?
Ulysse Nardin posted double‑digit US sell‑out in 2025 as Freak models and a 10‑piece Blast LE sold out — a signal for boutique buyers and investors.
Liberty Hires Ruby Beales — Will Her Luxury E‑commerce Edge Lift Jewellery Sales?
Ruby Beales, ex-Net‑A‑Porter, joins Liberty as jewellery buyer — a strategic hire positioning the retailer for premium jewellery growth and curated investment interest.
Pink Panthers Arrested Over €579K Halkidiki Heist — What Next?
Two alleged Pink Panthers arrested after a Halkidiki jewellery robbery that removed €579,805 in watches and valuables — a warning for retailers and insurers.
LeachGarner Rehires Linda Coutu — Will Sales Strategy Shift for 2025?
Veteran Linda Coutu returns to LeachGarner as director of sales to sharpen revenue growth and supply‑chain resilience for U.S. jewelers.
South Oakville Centre: $5,000 Gold Necklace Swapped — Why It Matters
A distraction theft outside South Oakville Centre swapped a real gold necklace (est. $5,000) for a counterfeit. Retailers and buyers should verify provenance now.
The Velvet Case $300K Heist: Who Tipped Off the Safe Cutters?
Staunton’s Velvet Case lost $300K in jewels after thieves cut through a safe; owner suspects a local tip. What US retailers must consider now.
Hart Opens Nolita Boutique — Can Personalized Jewelry Drive NYC Sales?
Hart opens its first New York boutique in Nolita — Charleston-born personalized jeweler expands to Manhattan, targeting higher AOV and national retail growth.
Mathura Jeweler Found Murdered; Safe Open — Robbery Suspected?
Mathura jeweler found murdered; safe opened and stock status under police and forensic review. Security, insurer and investor implications for jewelers.