Goldman Sachs agreed to a fine of $27.1 million as part of an investigation by the Financial Services Authority that began shortly after U.S. regulators accused the firm in April of fraud.

Ireland's troubled banking system became the latest flash point in Europe's continuing economic crisis, as the government said it would split up the weakest of its major banks to stave off a run by depositors.

Toys "R" Us is opening 600 temporary shops this Christmas, making use of mall vacancies to double its number of stores during the holidays. Last year it experimented with 90 such stores.

The health-care overhaul enacted last spring won't significantly change national health spending over the next decade compared with projections before the law was passed.

All Nippon Airways will launch a low-cost carrier with a Hong Kong-based firm and others, the first Japanese carrier to operate both budget and conventional services.

On August 25th, Amanda Gizzi and Helena Krodel, the expert spokespeople for Jewelry Information Center (JIC) -- Jewelers of America's consumer education arm, performed more than 30 television interviews about fall fine jewelry trends on morning shows across the nation. The media tour promoted the jewelry collections of Jewelers of America Supplier Members, while motivating audiences to seek out Jewelers...

Jewelers of America Chief Operating Officer Robert Headley represented the association last week on "Midmorning," a Minnesota Public Radio program that was covering conflict diamonds and consumer confidence surrounding the international diamond supply chain. The program, hosted by Kerri Miller, also featured Tom Zoellner, author of The Heartless Stone and Corinna Gilfillan of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Global Witness. Headley...

Jewelers of America is taking a stand for jewelers’ issues in Washington, D.C! On July 29, JA’s Chief Operating Officer Robert Headley attended a press conference on Capitol Hill, held by Representative William Delahunt, of Massachusetts, to announce his introduction of The Main Street Fairness Act, which would help level the playing field between online and brick-and-mortar retailers. Headley spoke...

By Helena Krodel, Director of Media and Special Events From Boston to California, New York to San Francisco, pop-up stores are a new phenomenon taking retail by storm. A pop-up shop, that is — a temporary retail space or experience which involves “popping-up” one day, and disappearing the next – has become the second most clever way (after social media...

A recent decision by the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has delayed the $295 million De Beers Class Action settlement. Since consumers were among those who filed claims, retail jewelers should be prepared for questions from customers. Handle them well and reaffirm your position as your customers' resource for trustworthy jewelry information and product. Jewelers of America provides...