Archive for November, 2006

Jim Mix, Sterling Jewelers Veteran, 71


James Doran ("Jim") Mix, a veteran Sterling Jewelers executive, passed away April 8, 2007, in Cleveland, following a year long battle with multiple myeloma. He was 71.

Mix's career spanned 27 years with Sterling. He served in virtually every district in the country as vice president of Regional Operations. He began his career with Sterling in 1980 as vice president of Store Operations.

"Although he impacted Sterling’s Home Office in so many ways, his loss will certainly be felt around the country," the company said in a statement.

Fully loaded


By Beth Braverman



Most Swiss watch offerings for 2007 remain under wraps until the mid-April BaselWorld, followed just days later by the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, but a sneak peek reveals a trend toward bigger watches, often loaded with distinctive features.

To get a preview of the timepiece trends debuting at the Swiss watch shows this week, download the

2007 Swiss Watch Show Preview


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Jewellery Arabia 2006 Exhibition


Jewellery Arabia, the prestigious jewellery, watch and clock exhibition in the Middle East. At Jewellery Arabia 2006 Exhibition, 50 Indian companies are participating and the Indian pavilion has occupied one of the biggest areas. GJEPC international co-convener Haresh Zaveri informed that the pavilion has acquired 598.5 square meters area and it can grow further in coming years.

Zaveri added that nearly all companies in the pavilion obtained higher than expected sales on the first day. But the number of visitors has gone down compared to yester years.

Rado to watch out Shanghai Tennis Masters


Rado to watch out Shanghai Tennis Masters

Swiss watch brand Rado is the official timekeeper and Premier Partner to the Shanghai Tennis Masters Cup 2006, to be held November 12 a?