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The Case Against Engagement Rings![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Sales at Signet, the U.S. jewelry giant that owns Zales, Kay, Jared, and Diamonds Direct, were down almost 10% compared to this time last year. The average engagement ring costs $6,000, according to a survey by The Knot.
How Signet, Brilliant Earth And Kendra Scott Will Manage A Bridal Jewelry Market Gone Sideways![img](/img/external-link.svg)
From 2000 to 2019, some 2.2 million weddings took place each year on average. Bridal jewelry is 50% of Signet’s business. Brilliant Earth faces the same headwinds as Signet in the bridal jewelry business.
'Aspirational' Shoppers Spend Less on Fashion, Jewelry![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet, which owns brands including Kay, Jared and Zales, was the latest retailer to link lagging sales to a downturn in spending by so-called "aspirational" customers. Signet noticed a sales decline in fashion jewelry priced below $5,000 in April, a trend that continued into June. Macy’s noted a drop in sales was most pronounced at its namesake department store chain.
U.S. 'aspirational' shoppers are spending less on fashion, jewelry![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet noticed a sales decline in fashion jewelry priced below $5,000 in April. Macy's noted a drop in sales was most pronounced at its namesake department store chain. Ralph Lauren and Capri disclosed they are doubling down on their highest-end consumers.
Final sales as legendary retailer and mall staple set to close 150 stores as CEO cites ‘economic and i...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet, a conglomerate of multiple well-known jewelry brands, said it would shut down stores - the CEO said economic concerns curbed customers' discretionary spending. The 150 stores are set to close in the US and Canada by the end of the year. The company has not detailed which stores it expects to close by year's end.
U.S. 'aspirational' shoppers are spending less on...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet is the latest retailer to link lagging sales to a downturn in spending by so-called "aspirational" customers. Ralph Lauren and Capri are doubling down on their highest-end consumers. Macy's noted a drop in sales was most pronounced at its namesake department store chain.
U.S. 'aspirational' shoppers are spending less on fashion, jewelry![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet noticed a sales decline in fashion jewelry priced below $5,000 in April. Macy’s noted a drop in sales was most pronounced at its namesake department store chain. Both Ralph Lauren and Capri disclosed they are doubling down on their highest-end consumers.
U.S. 'aspirational' shoppers are spending less on fashion, jewelry![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet noticed a sales decline in fashion jewelry priced below $5,000 in April. Macy’s noted a drop in sales was most pronounced at its namesake department store chain. Both Ralph Lauren and Capri are doubling down on their highest-end consumers.
Engagement ring sales plummet — and COVID-19 is to blame![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Engagement ring sales are down due to the coronavirus pandemic. To get back to pre-pandemic levels, engagement ring sales for Signet would need to increase 25% by 2026.
Bitcoin Liquidity Hits 10-Month Low Amid US Banking Crisis![img](/img/external-link.svg)
The closure of Silvergate's SEN and Signature's Signet networks in early March has exposed the crypto market to low liquidity risks. Poor liquidity around an asset leads to market inefficiencies where traders lose money. It can also cause serious volatility and deter sophisticated investors from placing trades.
Coinbase halts support for Signature Bank's digital...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Coinbase Global Inc said on Monday it has stopped support for Signature Bank's digital payments platform Signet. New York-based Signature was one of two major U.S. banks that collapsed earlier this month.
Signature Bank’s real-time crypto payments network still online, for now | Mint![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Signet Bank’s payments network is still online even after the lender was put into receivership. Signet, a blockchain-based system, has been a key piece of the infrastructure powering the 24/7 crypto market. One person at a crypto trading firm said they had successfully completed transactions on Monday.
Silvergate And Signature's Demise May Torpedo A Key Crypto Growth Driver![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Silvergate and Signature Bank ran pioneering blockchain systems that allowed instant commercial transfers in and out of crypto around the clock. The networks provided by these two banks were responsible for moving more that $2 trillion to and from digital asset markets. Customers Bank, Western Alliance, Byline, Cogent and Axos are five banks with similar networks to Signet.
BRIEF-Circle CEO With Closure Of Signature Bank, Co...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Circle CEO With Closure Of Signature Bank, Co Will Not Be Able To Process Minting And Redemption Through Signet.
Whirlpool (WHR) Surpasses Q4 Earnings Estimates![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Medifast Inc (Symbol: MED) is a member of the Russell 3000. U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) shares ended the last trading session 3.6% higher at $103.58. Signet (SIG) closed at $80.82 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.56% move from the prior day.