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Bill Boyajian advises jewelers on how to lead businesses through the current economy
By Jennifer Heebner, Senior Editor JCK May 31.2009
Who is more qualified to dispense advice on surviving tough economies than Bill Boyajian, former GIA head and current managing director of the World Jewelry Center? The industry veteran, who has more than 30 years in the jewelry business under his belt, talked to jewelers on Saturday morning in his keynote address "Leading Your Business Through Challenging Times." >>>
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Congress asked to revisit Burmese ruby ban
By Teresa Novellino National Jeweler June 01.2009
Las Vegas--The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and several other jewelry organizations worldwide have united to urge Congress to consider lifting the U.S. ban on rubies imported from Myanmar.>>>
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| Industry's future in inventory, customer management
By Michelle Graff National Jeweler June 01,2009
Las Vegas--Stocking stores, paying for goods and marketing to potential customers are a few of the areas jewelers need to address to survive in a new retail landscape, according to seven industry experts who spoke at a panel discussion held on Saturday afternoon during the JCK Las Vegas show.>>>
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| Industry in Major Evolution, Panel Agrees
By Rob Bates, Senior Editor JCK May 31,2009
The industry is undergoing tremendous changes, panelists agreed during a roundtable discussion on "The Evolution of the Jewelry Industry." Moderator Ken Gassman, of the Jewelry Industry Research Institute, started with an upbeat note, saying, "The recession of 2009 will not derail a basic human need: People's desire for jewelry." >>> |
| JCK Las Vegas: Get Light Right
By Paul Holewa, Senior Editor -- JCK May 30, 2009
The quality of a store's lighting has three overlapping considerations. Kate Peterson, president of Performance Concepts, discussed these and other illuminating facts about lighting during her "Lighting the Way: Capitalizing on Lighting to Improve Total Business Performance" seminar on Friday.>>>
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JCK Las Vegas: Independent Jewelers Will Survive, Panel Says
By Rob Bates, Senior Editor JCK 5/30/2009
The independent jeweler is better positioned to survive today than the large chains or the mall stores today, panelists at a recent JA panel on "Adapting and Evolving Your Business in a Changing World" agreed.>>>
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Titanium Jewelry Announces Black Diamonds for Father's Day
Free Press Release Centre June 02. 09
Titanium-Jewelry.com, a leading online retailer of men's wedding bands, tungsten rings, titanium rings and unique contemporary jewelry, announces the arrival of black diamond jewelry and accessories. Featuring titanium, tungsten and black diamonds, these rings, cufflinks, bracelets and necklaces make the perfect gift for Father's Day.>>>
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| Heat Up Sales in Spring and Summer with Rubies
Jewelers of America Tips to Thrives
Often referred to as the "King of Gems", ruby is one of the most popular colored gemstones today. It's certainly the most popular red gem among consumers. Spring and summer months bring an increased opportunities to sell this beautiful stone: ruby is a favorite alternative gem for the center stone in engagement rings; and July babies are lucky to be able to claim ruby as their birthstone.>>>
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Toxic Inventory Threatens Jewelers
Inventory, Inventory, Everywhere!
Probably no other area of management separates jewelry retailers from the rest of retailing than inventory management. Characterized in general by low turnover and high margin, jewelers usually carry about 12 months of inventory at a selling price which is materially higher than almost every other segment of retailing.>>>
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| Turn Trends into Transactions Jewelers of America Tips to Thrives
The economic downturn has meant jewelers must buy smarter and better than ever before. At her JCK Las Vegas session, "JCK Style: What's Hot and Why You Should Care," Jewelry Information Center spokesperson Helena Krodel will provide much needed insight on how to turn hot trends into transactions for your store.>>>
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| Will interactive displays appeal to consumers?
By Michelle Graff National Jeweler May 27,2009
Memphis, Tenn.--Vickie Blevins of James Middleton Jewelers has noticed a trend that she believes does not bode well for the store's future.Customers swarm her Memphis, Tenn., store for 40th and 50th wedding anniversary gifts, but she sees very few fresh faces buying engagement rings or first anniversary presents.>>>
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| Time is now to evaluate strength of salespeople
By Michelle Graff National Jeweler June 01,2009
Las Vegas--How to choose and retain top talent--an issue that's top of mind for many retailers as they work to combat sliding sales in this tough economy--was the topic at hand at Saturday's America's Best Jewelers breakfast workshop.>>> |
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