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US jewellery, watches sales up by 4.4 per cent year-on-year
Sales of watches and jewelry in the US showed further signs of growth in December 2024, up 4.4 per cent year-on-year, according the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce. But there’s been a marked slowdown since the 10 per cent increases of last September and October.
November saw sales up by just 3.0 per cent, revised down from 5.8 per cent based on actual through-the-till transactions rather than estimates. October has been revised up from 9.7 per cent to 10.0 per cent.
The average monthly year-on-year growth for the full year is 5.4 per cent, so December was little below par. Having said that, it was the 15th consecutive month of growth after a long period (the end of 2022 and much of 2023) of falling sales.
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Jewelers International Showcase Fall 2026Â Returns To Miami Beach This October
JIS Fall 2026 Brings Together 600+ Exhibitors In Miami For Holiday Sourcing,Networking and Trend-Focused Insights.
The Jewelers International Showcase (JIS) has announced that JIS Fall 2026, one of the largest trade-only jewelry buying events in the Western Hemisphere, will take place from October 16–19, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
​Positioned perfectly ahead of the peak holiday retail season, JIS Fall serves as a premier destination for jewelry retailers, wholesalers, and buyers looking to secure high-margin holiday inventory and place advance orders for the upcoming year. The four-day sourcing event brings together more than 600 domestic and international exhibitors displaying an extensive range of fine and fashion jewelry, bridal collections, loose diamonds, colored gemstones, gold, silver, and cutting-edge business services.
​Key Highlights & Networking Events
​In addition to comprehensive product sourcing across expansive show floors, JIS Fall 2026 will feature dedicated networking events and educational opportunities designed to give retailers a competitive edge:
- ​JIS Unwrappedl:An evening networking session fostering informal connections among buyers, designer brands, and industry leaders.
- ​On Trends Talks:Expert-led educational panels providing actionable insights into consumer purchasing behavior, emerging product trends, and holiday marketing strategies.
​JIS Fall continues its decades-long tradition as an essential sourcing hub, allowing retailers to walk away with immediate delivery items on-site or lock in production schedules ahead of the year-end rush.
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