New York—Jewelers of America (JA) will host two days of free educational seminars during the JA New York Summer Show, to be held from July 27-30 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City.

New York—Premier Gem Corp. is the latest Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) sightholder to offer customers the opportunity to view their inventory on the Internet.

Washington, D.C.—The National Retail Federation (NRF) is welcoming the introduction of legislation that would define organized retail crime as "the acquiring of retail merchandise by illegal means for the purpose of reselling the items," and make such activity—including transportation, sale or receipt of stolen retail goods—a federal crime.

Washington, D.C.—The Silver Institute has announced plans for a marketing initiative to increase awareness and encourage consumer purchases of sterling silver jewelry.

Geneva—Sales for luxury goods company Richemont increased 13 percent in actual exchange rates (20 percent on a constant exchange rate basis) in the first three months of its current fiscal year, including a slight increase in sales in the Americas.

New York—Premier Gem Corp. is the latest Diamond Trading Co. (DTC) sightholder to offer customers the opportunity to view their inventory on the Internet.

Mahwah, N.J.—Swiss watch brand N.O.A. will supply the official timepiece for the Tour GCX golf series.