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Solid Holiday Sales Point to Increasing Consumer Confidence

Retail TouchPoints

year-over-year alongside gains in hard goods categories apparel ( 3.6% ), jewelry ( 4% ) and electronics ( 3.7% ). Also in line with expectations, consumers sought out value this year, reported Mastercard, with promotions driving sales throughout the season.

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Mastercard Data: Holiday Sales Climb 3.1% YoY

Retail TouchPoints

As in previous years, ecommerce grew at a faster pace than brick-and-mortar retail, but the latter still accounts for the majority of all sales. and grocery increased 2.1% , while jewelry and electronics sales declined by 2% and 0.4% Spending at restaurants saw a significant jump, increasing 7.8% compared to 2022. respectively.

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Loyalty, Love and Lifetime Value: The Mother’s Day Retail Opportunity

Retail TouchPoints

Jewelry, in particular, sees a surge, but consumers have options. Send reminders to guest checkouts, inviting them to create an account and earn extra points. Run a double points promotion within four to six weeks of Mothers Day. Thats quite the win. Making Your Brand the First Choice Mothers Day spending is increasing.

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As more jewellery brands embrace lab-grown diamonds, some fear oversupply

Inside Retail

However, at this point in time, the diamonds were considered too small and unrefined to be sold in the fine jewelry market. As predicted by MarketandMarkets, colourless diamonds are projected to account for the largest share of the market through 2027. A notable increase from the 1.7

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How to sell jewelry online

Clover - Retail

Online jewelry sales are competitive, and it’s important to have strong strategies in place to help your business succeed. Maximizing the potential of social media can also help generate a level of visibility and brand loyalty that can help sustain your jewelry business long-term. Are your products handmade?

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How Jewelry Brands Can Be More Sustainable

Independent Retailer

From electronics to clothing, consumers around the world want products that are more environmentally sustainable and ethically produced, including the jewelry they wear. In fact, many shoppers are now asking the jewelry industry how they are making their merchandise, where the materials come from, and whose lives the process might affect.

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Paper Store POS Upgrade Untethers Associates, Boosts Productivity

Retail TouchPoints

The Paper Store promises top-notch customer service in its 100+ brick-and-mortar stores, with associates helping shoppers choose from its widely varied assortment of apparel, accessories, jewelry, water bottles and even packaged food from Stonewall Kitchen (along with paper, pens and school supplies, of course).