After tough 2019 Industry Optimistic: Improvements are on the way in 2020

As in previous years, change will be the one constant in 2020. The gems and jeweler sector needs to embrace change and ensure it is-line with customers' with customers' demands.
By Albert Robinson, Vice-President - International Business
As diamond and jewellery industry members are fully aware, 2019 was one of the most difficult that many have ever faced. The number of businesses that closed down is thought to have reached a record. Research analytics firm Coresight reported that U.S. retailers announced plans to close in excess of 9,300 locations in 2019 compared with 5,844 store closures the previous year as consumers turn increasingly to online shopping. Furthermore, giant consulting firm A.T. Kearney found that about 12% of retail purchases were made online

Albert Robinson
Vice President-International Business
The New Jeweller International Media Group

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