Jewellery

Avolta wins new 6-year duty-paid contract at Maceió-Zumbi dos Palmares International Airport in Brazil

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is delighted to announce a new six year contract at Brazil’s Maceió-Zumbi dos Palmares airport to operate a 170m² duty paid store.

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  • Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) is delighted to announce a new six year contract at Brazil’s Maceió-Zumbi dos Palmares airport to operate a 170m² duty paid store.
  • An international gateway to vibrant tourist destinations and historic cities, the airport attracts over 2.5 million passengers annually (2023 figures), and with the win of this duty paid contract in a new airport location, Avolta further extends its already significant footprint in Brazil.
  • The offer of a new commercial mix - with more shopping, services, and restaurants - is part of the new approach implemented at airports in Brazil.
  • We are pleased to have Avolta on board to carry out this project at Maceió Airport.”

Spikes Asia announces 2024 winners including the Special Awards and Young Spikes Competition winners

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Singapore, Mar 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Spikes Asia, APAC's most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has revealed the Grands Prix and Special Award winners for 2024 this evening.

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  • Singapore, Mar 14, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - Spikes Asia, APAC's most prestigious and sought-after award for creativity and marketing effectiveness, has revealed the Grands Prix and Special Award winners for 2024 this evening.
  • In its inaugural year, the Gaming Spikes Grand Prix was awarded to the Philippines for "Unbranded Menu", for McDonald's, entered by Leo Burnett, Manila.
  • Speaking about the Winners, Simon Cook, CEO, LIONS, said: "Congratulations to our 2024 Spikes Asia Award winners.
  • Jaime Ng, Festival Director, Spikes Asia, added: "We're excited to announce the 2024 Award winners for Spikes Asia, after a fantastic event this week.

AUDIENCEX and GEENEE Partner to Redefine the Online Shopping Experience with Live Virtual Try-On (LVTO) Ad Campaigns

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

VENICE, Calif., March 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a pioneering move that redefines the online shopping experience, AUDIENCEX, the AI-enabled digital advertising partner, has joined forces with GEENEE, an advanced AI-live virtual try-on (LVTO) platform, to launch a groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) LVTO campaign for a prestigious artisan handcrafted jewelry label. This cutting-edge initiative introduces a series of ads enabling consumers to try on and experience the luxury jewelry brand’s collections in real-time 3D, directly within the ad unit.

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  • By simply interacting with the AR ads, shoppers can virtually wear products, providing an engaging and interactive shopping experience that enhances decision-making and fosters brand consideration, especially during peak shopping periods.
  • The LVTO Ads represent a significant leap towards a more personalized and responsible shopping experience for all, offering consumers a seamless, premium brand experience.
  • This collaboration between AUDIENCEX and GEENEE underscores the potential of AR technology to revolutionize not only retail but also the advertising industry.
  • GEENEE Engineer, Vlad Bondarenko says, “We’re excited to partner with AUDIENCEX to bring cutting-edge AR technology to the forefront of digital advertising.

Jewel360 Partners with Jewelers for Children; Introduces Round Up Donations to Point of Sale System

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

PROVO, Utah, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jewel360, the all-in-one, cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) software built to meet the needs of modern jewelry retailers, today announced a new integration, in partnership with Jewelers for Children (JFC), that provides jewelers the ability to prompt donations on Jewel360 point of sale systems.

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  • "We're excited to be partnering with Jewel360 to bring this integration to jewelry stores around the nation.
  • Enabling consumers to have a direct way to donate, as they desire, is paramount to bringing more resources to the children."
  • Jewelers for Children was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children in need.
  • Attendees can experience the Jewel360 platform and receive more information about the Jewelers for Children integration at booth #215.

The NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show is the Ultimate Antique Watch, Jewelry and Estate Shopping Destination This Spring

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Monday, April 8, 2024

NEW YORK, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following the success of its inaugural autumn edition, the NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show, presented by KIL Promotions, is set to return to the Metropolitan Pavilion, 110 West 19th Street, NYC, from April 18th to April 21st, 2024. As a premier shopping destination for antique and estate watch and jewelry connoisseurs, the show promises an unparalleled experience celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage treasures.

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  • As a premier shopping destination for antique and estate watch and jewelry connoisseurs, the show promises an unparalleled experience celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of vintage treasures.
  • This spring, attendees can anticipate an exciting addition to the show's offerings with the introduction of a new contemporary designer section.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the return of the NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show, now in its spring edition," said Konstantinos I. Leoussis, founder of KIL Promotions.
  • To register for this must-attend event, visit the NYC Spring Jewelry and Object Show Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nyc-spring-jewelry-object-show-tickets-8232... .

Specialist Online Marketplace Reaches Milestone: 2 Million Items Sold, Disrupting the Gemstone Industry

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

On March 20th, 2024, Live Platforms will celebrate the sale of its 2 millionth item, marking a significant milestone that underscores the company’s disruptive impact on the traditional gemstone and jewelry sector.

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  • On March 20th, 2024, Live Platforms will celebrate the sale of its 2 millionth item, marking a significant milestone that underscores the company’s disruptive impact on the traditional gemstone and jewelry sector.
  • Since its inception in 1999, Live Platforms has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the gemstone and jewelry online buying experience.
  • "Reaching 2 million items sold is a clear indicator of our unwavering commitment to excellence and our role in shaping the future of the Opal, gemstone, jewelry and coin industries.
  • He has created a platform of niche marketplaces that connect customers with Opal and gemstone miners, jewelry artisans and Numismatic professionals from around the globe.

From Timothée to Taylor: Watchfinder & Co. release top watch style trends for 2024 and their celebrity adopters

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Saturday, March 16, 2024

NEW YORK, March 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watch experts at Watchfinder & Co ., the pre-owned watch specialist, predict a bold shift in watches for 2024 and beyond.

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  • NEW YORK, March 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Watch experts at Watchfinder & Co ., the pre-owned watch specialist, predict a bold shift in watches for 2024 and beyond.
  • Watchfinder’s nine top trends are:
    Horological Haute Couture: Wearing watches as jewelry as showcased by Taylor Swift’s Concord watch choker necklace she wore to the Grammys.
  • Watchfinder & Co.: Founded in 2002 Watchfinder & Co. is the premier resource from which to buy, sell and part-exchange pre-owned luxury watches.
  • For more information, visit www.watchfinder.com or take a look at Watchfinder’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/watchfinder – the largest watch review channel on the platform.

C.K. McWhorter Endows Sotheby's with the Illustrious McWhorter Family Trust Warrant, Recognizing its Superlative Standing in the World of Fine Art and Auctioneering

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

This momentous union underscores the McWhorter family's unwavering commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage and the celebration of artistic brilliance.

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  • This momentous union underscores the McWhorter family's unwavering commitment to the preservation of cultural heritage and the celebration of artistic brilliance.
  • The Incorporation of Sotheby's into the McWhorter Family Trust’s Investment Portfolio:
    The inclusion of Sotheby's into the esteemed roster of the McWhorter Family Trust’s investments signifies a deliberate expansion of the family’s prestigious asset portfolio.
  • McWhorter, masterfully steering the intricate structures of the Single Family Office (SFO), is strategically executing a significant, yet discreet, acquisition of Sotheby’s Art and collectibles.
  • The McWhorter Foundation and its affiliates are not investment advisors and do not provide advice to the general public.

Fossil Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. Separately, the Company also announced today that Kosta N. Kartsotis has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and Jeffrey N. Boyer, Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Interim CEO, effective immediately.

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  • RICHARDSON, Texas, March 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOSL) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2023.
  • As a percentage of net sales, operating expenses were 53.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 46.9% in the prior year fourth quarter.
  • Operating margin was (5.7)% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 0.3% in the prior year fourth quarter.
  • Adjusted operating margin was (2.0)% in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to 0.6% in the prior year fourth quarter.

Vera Bradley Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.’s consolidated fourth quarter net income totaled $3.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.

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  • On a non-GAAP basis, Vera Bradley, Inc.’s consolidated fourth quarter net income totaled $3.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.
  • For the prior year fourth quarter, Vera Bradley, Inc.’s consolidated net loss totaled ($28.2) million, or ($0.91) per diluted share.
  • Current year fourth quarter Vera Bradley Direct segment revenues totaled $93.0 million, a 6.6% decrease from $99.5 million in the prior year fourth quarter.
  • A conference call to discuss results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year is scheduled for today, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.