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JCK 2009 State of the Industry Report
The 2009 JCK State of the Industry Survey is three pages of survey findings about jewelry industry sales volume, number of employees, firm size by revenue and number of doors, and more. details >>

JCK 2008 Salary Survey
The 2008 JCK Salary Survey is four pages of survey findings about jewelry industry salaries, benefits, problems, and opportunities according to retailer and supplier respondents. Findings reveal pay by region and job title and provide insight into pay disparities by gender. details >>

JCK I.O.U. Report, an investigative piece about the impact of the 2008 financial meltdown
A deteriorating U.S. economy sparked a domino effect of financial ruin that has taken an enormous toll on the jewelry industry through delinquent payers, bankruptcies, canceled lines of bank credit, and ruined businesses. JCK investigates the impact of the altered industry landscape, and how both retailers and suppliers can recover. details >>

JCK Seal of Disapproval Report, an investigative piece about the U.S. Customs law regulating country-of-origin marks on imports
Outrage over poor-quality imports has more shoppers scrutinizing “Made in” labels on products. Country-of-origin marks on imports aren’t optional—they are the law—yet many fine jewelers and jewelry designers disregard it for reasons ranging from ignorance to ego. details >>