Carats & Coffee

Carats & Coffee

The morning brief for independent jewelry store owners. Weekday delivery of Karat Clark serving up trade news, retail trends, supplier drama, and industry moves — with a shot of wit and zero fluff.

☕ Pandora picked a fight, indie sales are up 12%, bridal went colorful, and your Vegas keynote just dropped — Fri, May 9

May 9, 2026

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6 min read

☕ Pandora picked a fight, indie sales are up 12%, bridal went colorful, and your Vegas keynote just dropped — Fri, May 9

Pandora vs. the industry, bridal going colorful, your Vegas agenda, and 5 more stories.

Karat Clark
Karat Clark