【Japan】Despite Declines in Store Count, Customer Numbers, and Sales for “4℃”, Parent Company’s Performance is Excellent. The “4℃ Debate” is Now a Thing of the Past (Weekly SPA!)

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the ongoing challenges facing 4℃, highlighting a multi-year trend of declining sales, customer numbers, and store…

【Jaipur, Raja】Jaipur’s Cultural Renaissance Makes the Pink City Hot for 2026

Editor’s NoteThis piece explores Jaipur’s dynamic evolution, where deep reverence for its regal heritage fuels a vibrant contemporary cultural scene….

【South Korea】”Prices Keep Rising”… Department Stores’ Focus on ‘Luxury’ Had Its Reasons

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the strategic pivot of major retailers towards luxury segments, as demonstrated by Shinsegae’s flagship…

【Surat, India】As Trade Dulls, Antwerp Cuts Barriers for Polishers

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the dual pressures facing India’s diamond industry—market slowdowns and competition from lab-grown gems—while…

【Vicenza, Ita】Vicenzaoro January 2026: The International Jewelry World Gathers for the Year’s Kickoff

Editor’s NoteThis article introduces the new guiding theme “People, Products, Places” for the 2026 Vicenzaoro Jewellery Boutique Show, highlighting…

【Milan, Italy】Prada Completes $1.4 Billion Versace Acquisition: What Comes Next for Italian Luxury

Editor’s NoteThis article details the landmark acquisition of Versace by the Prada Group, a €1.25–1.3 billion deal that consolidates two iconic…

【San Francisc】Superman #1 Smashes Auction Record, Becomes Most Valuable Comic Book

Editor’s NoteA copy of *Superman #1* has set a new world record, selling for $9.12 million at auction. This landmark issue, discovered during a…

【Ahmedabad, I】DGFT Permits Import/Export of Gems & Jewellery as Personal Carriage from Ahmedabad Airport

Editor’s NoteThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade has amended its procedures to include Ahmedabad Airport as a tenth authorized point for the…

【USA】Looking Back on Jewelry Retail in 2025, and Ahead for 2026

Editor’s NoteThis article examines how jewelers are navigating a “K-shaped economy,” where affluent customers continue to spend while lower- and…

【United State】United States Jewelry Market Report 2025-2033: Analysis by Product, Material, Distribution Channel, End User, States and Leading Companies

Editor’s NoteThe U.S. jewelry market is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by consumer demand for personalization, luxury, and sustainability….