Tiffany's

I went to the Tiffany’s flagship on 57th Street yesterday and the newer branch on Wall Street to see how the world’s second-largest luxury jewelry retailer is faring in the lead up to Valentine’s Day (and in the wake of the credit crisis).

Before I was politely shown the door and referred to PR, I managed to glean a few tidbits from the elevator attendant at the midtown branch.  read more »

You know those little turquoise boxes from Tiffany’s, the ones with a big white bow? Apparently, they are among the great icons of the world—up there, I suppose, with the pyramids, the Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower. At least, that’s what Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff said at Wednesday's grand opening of the new Tiffany & Co. store on Wall Street.

“So many of us have enjoyed Tiffany products in our lives,” Mr. Doctoroff gushed.

I’m not sure his words registered with the coffee-cart vendors whom Tiffany’s had contracted to display turquoise umbrellas and give out free coffee (in turquoise paper cups) and cookies, but Mr. Doctoroff was probably right about most of the hundred or so well-heeled tourists and Wall Street types who came to watch the ribbon-cutting and partake of free breakfast and gift bags.  read more »