Retail & Market

【New York, US】LVMH Agrees to Acquire U.S. Global Jewelry Brand ‘Tiffany’ for $16.2 Billion

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Editor’s NoteThis article details LVMH’s landmark $16.2 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co., a strategic move poised to significantly bolster the…

【South Korea】Adopting Dual-Purpose Tax Invoices in Jewelry Industry Could Revitalize the Sector

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Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a proposal from a tax accountant’s doctoral thesis to reform the jewelry industry’s tax system by introducing…

【Madagascar】’Zone Rouge’: An Army of Children Toils in African Mines

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines the widespread use of child labor in informal mica mines, focusing on the so-called ‘Red Zone’ in Madagascar. It…

Michael Hill’s Lab-Grown Diamond Marketing May Mislead Consumers

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Editor’s NoteThis article examines concerns that marketing for lab-grown diamonds may not adequately disclose their synthetic origin, highlighting…

【Hong Kong】Exclusive Interview with Sotheby’s Asia Chairman: The Surprising Reality of ‘Sotheby’s Diamonds’ for the Ultra-Wealthy

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Editor’s NoteIn this exclusive interview, Patti Wong, Chairman of Sotheby’s Asia and its Diamonds division, discusses the vision and unique qualities…

【Tokyo, Japan】Jewelry Industry Innovator Marie-Helene de Taillac Discusses Her ‘Theory of Creation’ (Part 1)

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Editor’s NoteIn this interview, acclaimed jewelry designer Marie-Helene de Taillac discusses her creative process and the enduring appeal of her…

【Tokyo, Japan】Jewelry Industry Innovator Marie-Hélène de Taillac Discusses Her ‘Theory of Creation’ (Part 1)

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Editor’s NoteIn this interview, jewelry designer Marie-Hélène de Taillac reflects on the creative journey behind her acclaimed brand, renowned for…

【Milan, Italy】Former Tiffany Director Who Left Abruptly Discusses Sales of Tiffany and Bulgari

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Editor’s NoteThis article features remarks from Francesco Trapani, former director of Tiffany & Co., on CEO tenure and his departure following LVMH’s…