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2004 consensus: training retail sales associates ranks high among individual product line...

Publication: JQ
Date: Saturday, January 1 2005

If you are reading THE CENTURION, you are an important member of the higher-end of the fine jewelry market. The purpose of this newsletter is to assist in protecting the interests of higher-end manufacturers, designers and retailers by providing an environment and forum in which all players can feel comfortable to relate what they "really think" without fear of retribution. As a result, we have a "no attribution" policy.

WHAT VENDORS SAY

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What jewelers really think.(Centurion News)

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De Beers estimates world jewelry sales increase 7-8% during first half.

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Feninjer: return of growth; The 39th edition of Feninjer, the...

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The jeweler's broker considers its Israeli debut. (Jewelry).(Bel...

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Tough times ahead.

Although Valentine's Day and Mother's Day traditionally give the industry a much-needed sales spike in the first half, observers say it won't be enough this ......

14-karat retailing. (jewelry retailing on the Internet)

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Going to America.

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