The Year In Review…Planning The Right Path
MEDIA | FEBRUARY 2023 The Year In Review…Planning The Right Path David Brown The “Busy Season” is now behind you, it’s time to relax, put your feet up and unwind from the hectic days you have just been through… it’s all downhill from here! If only! I will remove the tongue from my cheek long […]
The Great Debate To Sell Or Not To Sell Lab Grown Diamonds
MEDIA | FEBRUARY 2023 The Great Debate To Sell Or Not To Sell Lab Grown Diamonds Megan Crabtree Last year saw such a surge in the lab-grown vs. natural diamond debate it has some industry professionals wondering…can’t we all just get along? While I’m not against retailers selling lab-grown diamonds, there needs to be a […]
Generations Think Differently
MEDIA | NOVEMBER 2022 Generations Think Differently Bill Boyajian Unless you have been living under a rock or on a lonely island somewhere, you know that the thinking of multiple generations in our work force differs markedly. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s more a function of the times people live in during their […]
Creating The Right Retail Environment
MEDIA | NOVEMBER 2022 Creating The Right Retail Environment For Luxury Sales Bob Phibbs, the Retail Doctor Selling luxury products without a discount goes hand in hand with designing a retail space to accommodate the world’s most discerning customers. As a luxury retail store offering premium brands and superior services, you have an opportunity to […]
A Holiday Gift Guide Is A Must!
MEDIA | NOVEMBER 2022 9 Tips to Match or Beat Holiday Sales Numbers Andrea Lucille Pooler In my experience of managing a retail and e-commerce jewelry store, my secret weapon during the holiday season was ALWAYS creating a gift guide for my customers. Creating the gift guide: Planning, researching, and data collection are needed to […]
9 Tips to Match or Beat Holiday Sales Numbers
MEDIA | NOVEMBER 2022 9 Tips to Match or Beat Holiday Sales Numbers Megan Crabtree How well were your holiday sales numbers in 2021? Even if you think they were stellar, there’s always room for improvement! Here are nine ways you can match, or beat, your numbers this year: 1. Create Sales Don’t wait for […]
Unlock The Biggest Holiday Season You’ve Ever Had
MEDIA | NOVEMBER 2022 Unlock the BIGGEST HOLIDAY SEASON YOU’VE EVER HAD Anxiety and excitement are emotions that both describe the upcoming holiday rush for jewelers. Not surprising since this season can account for up to 30% of your annual revenue. With inflation and whispers about a recession, this year may be even more uncertain […]
Holiday Sales Tips
MEDIA | OCTOBER 2022 Holiday Sales Tips Rick Arnemann This will be the season of Yin and Yang We have been faced with some unique challenges over the last few years. The surprise for many has been how well the jewelry industry did through most of the pandemic. While it wasn’t great for everyone, those […]
4 Tips To Become A Bridal Powerhouse
MEDIA | SEPTEMBER 2022 4 Tips To Become A Bridal Powerhouse Megan Crabtree I’ve spent the last two decades primarily running larger v olume independent retail jewelry stores doing upwards of 30 plus million out of a single store location. The bridal business is not easy to succeed in; competition is fierce, and wow, has […]
Livestream Shopping For Retail Jewelers
MEDIA | AUGUST 2022 John Atencio Duplex diamond pendant necklace MSRP $895 720.445.5292 johnatencio.com LIVESTREAM SHOPPING FOR RETAIL JEWELERS By Laryssa Wirstiuk The COVID-19 pandemic forced nearly all retailers to reinvent sales strategies and cater to consumers’ shopping preferences and comfort levels. Stores have reopened, but many consumers now prefer the convenience of flexible shopping, […]
