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Retailers slash prices, but at what cost? (Greensboro News & Record) NEW YORK (AP) - In a bid to pull hesitant shoppers into their stores, retailers are slashing prices on everything from jeans to dinnerware. But those fat discounts will likely come at a big cost for the companies. At teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., shoppers who buy jeans get a second pair at half off. Jewelry chain Zale Corp. is offering an extra 20 percent off on a slew of items ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Ultra Diamonds opens store in Pittsburgh airport (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Ultra Diamonds, a national retailer of off-priced fine jewelry, has opened a store at the Airmall at Pittsburgh International Airport. us.rd.yahoo.com
Many stores offering markdowns galore (The State) NEW YORK — In a bid to pull hesitant shoppers into their stores, retailers are slashing prices on everything from jeans to dinnerware. But those fat discounts will likely come at a big cost for the companies. At teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters, shoppers who buy jeans get a second pair at half off. Jewelry chain Zale is offering an extra 20 percent off on a slew of items such as gold ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Target August same-store sales beat expectations (AP via Yahoo! News) Discount retailer Target Corp. said Thursday that August same-store sales fell 2.1 percent as consumers shopped cautiously, mainly for essentials like food. us.rd.yahoo.com
Gitanjali eyeing Whitehall leases in Midwest, CA (National Jeweler) Mumbai , India—Indian jewelry retailer Gitanjali Gems will most likely obtain the leases for a handful of Whitehall Jewelers stores, National Jeweler has learned. us.rd.yahoo.com
Economy: Recession Shakes Up Jewelry Industry & A New Approach Has Emerged (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) During these challenging times, an old approach is coming to a new market. With consumers more cash strapped than ever and jewelry sales at record lows, factories and pearl farms are making a bold move to undercut lagging retail sales by connecting directly to small businesses owners through the magic of the internet, as manifested with the opening of a new wholesale-only website: ... us.rd.yahoo.com
U.S. retailers slash prices, but at what cost? (The Globe and Mail) NEW YORK — In a bid to pull hesitant shoppers into their stores, U.S. retailers are slashing prices on everything from jeans to dinnerware. But those fat discounts will likely come at a big cost for the companies. us.rd.yahoo.com
Powell jeweler's custom design wins first place (This Week Olentangy) "Wearable art" is how Powell jewelry retailer and designer Mark Abbott describes a pendant he created that won first place in the over-$1,000 category and best of show at the Columbus Jewelry Show. us.rd.yahoo.com
Ultra Diamonds to Offer More for Less to Travelers at the AIRMALL(R) at Pittsburgh International Airport (Centre Daily Times) Travelers making their way through Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) can now get more flash for their cash. BAA Pittsburgh, developers of the award-winning AIRMALL(R) at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), is pleased to welcome Ultra Diamonds, an established national retailer of off-priced fine jewelry. The new location is now open in the Center Core of the airport. us.rd.yahoo.com
Target August same-store sales beat expectations (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul) MINNEAPOLIS -- Discount retailer Target Corp. said Thursday that August same-store sales fell 2.1 percent as consumers shopped cautiously, mainly for essentials like us.rd.yahoo.com
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