Precious and Fashion Jewelry Products Included In The Report:
Wedding Rings
Fraternal, College & School Rings
Other Complete Rings
Ring Mountings
Necklaces/Neck Chains
Bracelets
Men's Jewelry
Watch Bands & Attachments
Religious Jewelry
and Much More!
Included Topics:
Market Size & Growth
Market Forecasts
Product Mix
Retail Distribution
Pricing Dynamics
Raw Material Supplies
Import Penetration
Export Markets
Consumer Spending
Demand Drivers
Industry Economics
Financial News
Company Profiles
Additional Information
Ending a period of turbulent sales that began in the late 1990s, U.S. manufacturers' sales of precious metal jewelry have settled into a moderate, steady pattern of growth. Sales advanced by 3.5% in 2005, and growth of 1.6% is expected in 2006. Will the market continue to improve? See our comprehensive analysis of sales trends in each major segment of the jewelry industry, including our short- and long-term forecasts.
Imported goods currently capture two-thirds of the U.S. market for costume jewelry. Although domestic manufacturers' sales have been on the upswing in recent years, they remain well below the peak levels registered during the mid-1990s. China is by far the dominant source of U.S. imports; the number-two player accounts for less than 10% of the total. Our in-depth coverage of this key segment of the industry examines sales performance, import penetration, export activity, and more.
U.S. retail sales of jewelry and watches will total more than $36 billion in 2006. Jewelry store sales alone will approach $30 billion, with average sales per store topping the $1 million mark for the first time. A special section of this report investigates the distribution network for jewelry in the U.S., from the wholesale level down to the neighborhood jewelry outlet, on a state-by-state basis.
Average annual household expenditures on jewelry declined in both 2004 and 2005...In a recent survey, households in the Northeast were the biggest spenders on jewelry items; spending was lowest in the South...The number of marriages in the U.S. will begin to trend upward in 2006, reversing a six-year slide...This report provides you with insight into the demographic trends and consumer spending patterns that impact the industry's bottom line.
This report includes a comprehensive analysis of the financial health and performance of both the precious and fashion jewelry industries. Our in-depth look at industry economics examines cost structure and profitability, employment trends, capital spending, and other critical operating statistics.
Tiffany & Co., Jostens, Zale Corporation, De Beers Consolidated Mines, Liz Claiborne, Avon Products, QVC, and Lazare Kaplan International are just a few of the major jewelry manufacturers and retailers profiled in this report. Get all the latest news on sales performance, marketing strategies, foreign ventures, mergers and acquisitions, and other recent activities of the movers and shakers in the industry.
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