News: Robbins Brothers Files Chapter 11

Robbins brothers filed chapter 11 today. It is expected that they will be split into two parts, each sold off. Consensus Advisers will be financial adviser to the creditors. Another one down. There has to be a record in there somewhere.

Sparkle Week

Finally we have a week for Jewelry in New York. Mayor Bloomberg will be issuing a proclamation that April 20-26th will be considered "Sparkle Week." Department stores, jewelry retailers, and others are expected to promote aggressively and help build this into a major event.