The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose to 100.3 from a downwardly revised 97.8 in June.

Michelle Graff

Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff returns from Rhode Island with thoughts about in-store shopping and a trends report.

Michelle Graff

The jewelry giant came in at No. 67 on the list, down from No. 56 last year.

Lenore Fedow

The costs of food and groceries remained a top concern, followed by the labor market and U.S. politics.

Lenore Fedow

Its recent report dives into the current dilemma facing luxury brands.

Lenore Fedow

Concerns about rising prices, politics, and global conflicts continue to dampen consumer outlook.

Lenore Fedow

Gifts that are unique and thoughtful are top of mind this year, according to the annual survey.

Lenore Fedow

Associate Editor Lenore Fedow shares takeaways from the NRF’s annual show and its “State of Retail & the Consumer” event.

Lenore Fedow

Optimism about the current state of the economy was offset by anxiety around inflation and the political environment.

Lenore Fedow

From bench jewelers to appraisers, Jewelers of America’s updated guide shares an overview of how much industry employees are being paid.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board attributed the upbeat results to slowing inflation and the anticipation of lower interest rates.

Lenore Fedow

The organization shared its predictions on how much consumers will be spending and on whom.

Lenore Fedow

More optimistic views on the labor market as well as current and future business conditions gave the index a boost.

Lenore Fedow

From Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, 200.4 million consumers shopped online and in stores.

Lenore Fedow

Though consumers have started holiday shopping earlier, the organization still predicts a busy Thanksgiving weekend for retailers.

Lenore Fedow

Sales will increase compared with last year, though the rate of growth is expected to slow.

Lenore Fedow

The Conference Board’s monthly index that measures how consumers are feeling declined for the third straight month in October.

Lenore Fedow

Discounts and promotions could persuade consumers to shop earlier this year, the survey found.

Lenore Fedow

The seasonal survey asked consumers how, when, and where they’ll shop for holiday gifts.

Lenore Fedow

Shoppers also expressed concern about rising prices, higher interest rates, and political uncertainty.

Lenore Fedow

According to SpendingPulse, retail sales will increase in November and December but not necessarily for jewelers.

Michelle Graff

A cooling labor market and high interest rates are taking a toll on consumer confidence in the U.S.

Lauren McLemore

A new Shane Co. study analyzed the year’s most popular engagement ring settings, metals, and diamond shapes.

Lenore Fedow

This is in spite of rising consumer confidence in July.

Lenore Fedow

The jewelry giant jumped 10 spots on the list, while other retailers battled a labor shortage and a rise in organized retail crime.

Lenore Fedow