CBG attendees: 2025 held up; concerns rise for 2026
Exhibitors and buyers at the Continental Buying Group show in Aventura, Fla., said 2025 was relatively good but warned of inventory, demand and margin risk for the year ahead.
Category: Retail
Divorce rings surge after Emily Ratajkowski — retail opportunity?
Celebrity‑led ‘divorce rings’ are creating a new retail niche—jewellers report rising demand and a merchandising opportunity for minimalist, small-scale bands.
Stuller elevates Taylor Burgess to lead merchandising and sales
Stuller has promoted Taylor Burgess to chief merchandising, marketing and sales officer, consolidating commercial leadership to sharpen assortment, pricing and retailer margins.
Gen Z drives India’s demi-fine boom — is gold losing ground?
Gen Z shifts India from gold-as-investment to affordable, ethical demi-fine jewellery—risking weaker bullion demand and opening margin opportunities for design-led retailers.
Kalyan Jewellers revamps South Extension flagship — signals retail pivot
Kalyan Jewellers relaunched its South Extension flagship on Jan 17, 2026 — a deliberate retail-format upgrade to broaden collections and strengthen customer infrastructure in a key market.
Exceptional Stones launch and NYC salon: will US collectors follow?
London jeweler rumoured to be Zendaya’s favourite opens a New York salon and debuts an ‘Exceptional Stones’ collection — a targeted push into the US high‑jewellery market.
Hailey Bieber’s diamond monogram trend tests US retail demand
Hailey Bieber’s diamond ‘B’ pendant and new anklet are increasing demand for small, personalized diamond pieces — a clear merchandising opportunity for US jewelers.
Gordon Brothers buys Lugano Diamonds — signals retail‑funding shift
Enhanced Retail Funding (Gordon Brothers) has purchased Lugano Diamonds after its Chapter 11 sale — a strategic inventory‑backed rescue with implications for US jewellery retail funding.
Rio Grande adds calibrated melee in fancy shapes — sourcing cue
Rio Grande now offers calibrated melee diamonds — natural and lab‑grown in fancy shapes — enabling trade customers to source ready‑to‑set melee online and rework inventory strategy.
Gustavo Oro Jewelry — $1.2M Smash-and-Grab in 10 Seconds: Why?
Gustavo Oro jewelry shop in Jersey City lost $1.1–1.2M in a 10‑second smash‑and‑grab. Retailers face higher security and insurance costs in 2025.
Shimoon Jewellers $100K Daylight Heist — Is Retail Security Failing?
Two rapid smash-and-grab raids hit Calgary and Kitchener jewelers; about $100K stolen. Retailers and insurers must reassess security and inventory risk.
Stuller Picks Signature Red for 2026 — Will Retailers Profit?
Stuller names Signature Red for 2026 and forecasts strong demand for rubies, sapphires and emeralds—strategies U.S. retailers can use to capture higher margins.