But the number of new jewelry businesses also rose. The Jewelers Board of Trade reported that 119 U.S. jewelry retailers closed their doors in the second quarter of 2021. That number represented an increase from 74 closings in the second quarter of 2020. The total included 97 retailers in the category of “ceased operations” as well as 22…
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Harris Jewelry Has Closed All Its Stores
Harris Jewelry, the 18-store, New York–based chain that served members of the military, has closed all its stores, though it will still operate online and via phone. The news first appeared in the Jewelers Board of Trade’s weekly alert. The 65-year-old company, also known as Harris Originals, tells JCK: “On or about April 11, Harris made…