Robyne Robinson (from Fox TV 9 website)
Fox TV 9 news anchor Robyne Robinson is reportedly in talks with ShopNBC to bring her jewelry line to the network. What began as a hobby making pieces for friends has gathered momentum. The anchor/designer has found a fan in pop star Beyonce, and has just returned from a trunk show in Los Angeles. Next on her agenda is a buying trip to Greece and Egypt. St. Paul Pioneer Press Apr. 13, 2010
Source article recaps QVC’s 2009 performance in its home market and abroad. Among the details: QVC Japan lowered price points and sold less jewelry in the fourth quarter for a 17% increase in unit sales. In European news, QVC will begin airing in Italy in the fourth quarter of this year. www.DiamondNe.ws Mar. 3, 2010
Carol Brodie
Once a ubiquitous TV-talk-show presence during awards season, Carol Brodie worked with celebs and their stylists for a decade as global communications director for Harry Winston. Now, she’s putting that background to work as a designer of her own Rarities fine jewelry line on HSN. The three-hour premiere sold out in June. She’s back for a tassel-laden encore this Friday. The Cleveland Plain-Dealer July 21, 2009
Despite the worldwide economic crisis and political unrest in Thailand, the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair seemingly turned in a strong performance last weeek. Attendance held steady. Trade receipts amounted to $784 million and 1,115 companies exhibited. JCK Online Oct. 10, 2008
For many of the world’s best-known luxury brands — jewelry makers, watch makers and high-end fashion houses — these have been very good times. Any softness in sales in the U.S., Europe and Japan has been more than made up for by emerging markets like China and Russia. But they think that’s going to change and they’re starting to retrench. The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2008 Paid subscription may be required.
Watches and jewelry sales grew 11 percent to 656 million euros ($894.4 million) for the first nine months of 2008, year-over-year, the strongest category for luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. TAG Heuer and Hublot turned in particularly strong performances. JCK Online Oct. 9, 2008
