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New report: jewelry industry bouncing back: although the last two years have been particularly tough on jewelry retailers, a new industry study indicates that there appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel. .(Industry Overview)(Cover Story)
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JCK's High-Volume Jeweler
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November 1, 2002
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- Beres, Glen A.
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2002 Reed Business Information. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Despite the sluggish economy and downturns in the stock market, consumer desire to buy jewelry remains strong--which could translate into a strong Christmas for volume jewelry retailers, according to a new industry report.
"The Jewelry Report 2002: The Market, The Competitors, The Trends" details key facts about the jewelry industry on a comparative basis over the last few years. The report was compiled by Unity Marketing, a Stevens, Pa.-based marketing consulting and research firm. Some of the key findings from the comprehensive study include:
* Half of all U.S. households bought jewelry in the past year, with 39% buying fine jewelry and 31% buying costume jewelry.
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268 words
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787 words
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Nancy Steele Brokaw;
588 words
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787 words
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179 words
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WWD;
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Meadus, Amanda;
787 words
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555 words
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646 words
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WWD;
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227 words
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WWD;
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Hessen, Wendy;
787 words
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