Frédéric Piguet SA, which owned 35 percent of François Golay SA, has acquired the other 65 percent of its shares from owners Jean-Marc Berney and Yves Berney. The announcement was made June 11 and was effective immediately.

Washington, D.C.—The De Beers Family of Companies recently updated the world on the progress in Africa and the role De Beers plays in the continent's sustainable development.

Redwood City, Calif.—The National Retail Federation (NRF) is urging California lawmakers to adopt legislation addressing organized retail crime (ORF), citing a recent raid as evidence that the $30 billion-a-year national problem is being seen locally.

Irvine, Calif.—Corum, the official timepiece and bracelet supplier for the World Series of Poker (WSOP), is offering players in the series the opportunity to order timepieces with unique dial designs.

Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp NV is now offering a five-day design course in contemporary diamond jewelry in Antwerp, Belgium.

Chicago—A group of retail members who belong to the Continental Buying Group (CBG) have joined the Web-based retail program Bridal Ring Builder, designed to give brick-and-mortar stores the type of inventory levels and convenience offered by online competitors.

Seattle—The American Gem Society (AGS) has partnered with a national sales training firm to establish a program customized to address the obstacles specific to selling jewelry.

The newly formed W Luxury Group has signed an agreement to be the exclusive North American distributor of Spanish watchmaker Franc Vila’s Swiss-made high-end luxury timepieces.

The newly formed W Luxury Group has signed an agreement to be the exclusive North American distributor of Spanish watchmaker Franc Vila’s Swiss-made high-end luxury timepieces.