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| What jewelers say about GemFind
"Walter Bauman Jewelers has been very pleased with our relationship with Gemfind. We are delighted with the website that they developed for us. They were very responsive to our deadlines and any issues that we have had. They were also very sensitive to working with the limited time that we were able to devote to the project. They are skilled and professional. It has been wonderful to work with someone within the industry who knows our questions before we ask them!"
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Jewelers Mutual warns of alarm system disruptions
National Jeweler April 30, 2010
Neenah, Wis.--Burglar alarm systems used by retailers nationwide may be affected by a recent decrease in Honeywell's AlarmNet-M radio network, Jewelers Mutual Insurance Co. said in a news release. According to the release, Jewelers Mutual has learned that Velocita Wireless, which provides the wireless backbone of Honeywell's AlarmNet-M radio network, is decommissioning a portion of its network that transmits one-way and two-way burglar alarm signals. >>>
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| Survey: Luxury Consumption to Increase in 2010 By Anthony DeMarco JCK Online April 30, 2010
Spending on luxury goods and services will increase by $28 billion in 2010, according to a survey of affluent and wealthy consumers released Tuesday.
Jim Taylor, vice chairman of the Harrison Group, presented results of the annual "Survey of Affluence and Wealth in America, 2010," produced by his company and American Express Publishing, to 200 luxury executives during the American Express Publishing Luxury Summit in Las Vegas. >>> |
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Global Witness Warns Zimbabwe Against Exporting 'Blood Diamonds'
>The Israeli Diamond Industry April 29, 2010
Zimbabwe must not resume diamond exports from its troubled Marange diamond fields without prior permission from the Kimberley Process certification scheme, warned Global Witness following a ruling by the Zimbabwean High Court apparently approving the sale of 129,000 carats of diamonds. >>> |
| U.S. Kimberley Process Web site launched National Jeweler April 30, 2010
New York--The United States Kimberley Process Authority (USKPA) has launched a Web site designed to ease management of the Kimberley Process in the United States, and to serve as a model system for efforts to stem the flow of conflict diamonds worldwide, the organization announced in a news release. >>> |
Why can't jewelers develop a unified message?
By Ellen Fruchtman National Jeweler April 28, 2010
In the February 2010 issue of National Jeweler, on page four, you might have a read a letter to the editor titled "A call to action for the jewelry industry," written by Tod Michel, vice president of sales for Leslie's. It was a very well-written article penned by a man who is obviously as frustrated as I am. >>>
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Increase sales in 2010
Sell More Through Virtual Inventory
1. Manufacturers and Diamond Dealers upload their merchandise to GemFind.net
2. Retail Jewelers will select from the Manufacturer's or Diamond Dealer's inventory and markup the merchandise...
3. Retail Jewelers will link to GemFind's search engine and showcase their selected Virtual Inventory on their own websites...
4. Consumers visit websites and purchase the Retail Jeweler's Virtual Inventory.
Virtual Inventory gives:
1. Manufacturers and Diamond Dealers the opportunity to sell more to Retailers....
2. Retail Jewelers the ability to sell something they don't have in their stores...
3. Consumers the ability to view the merchandise at a local jeweler or to buy online...
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| Man Says Lost $3M in Diamonds in Florida Mall By Roe Kalb The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog April 26,2010
No matter how much you try to keep an eye on your belongings when you're visiting a crowded mall, you still may end up forgetting or losing something. A visit to a local mall three years ago saw Chad Davis, of Orlando, Florida, misplace something slightly more expensive than his cell phone - he lost $3 million worth of diamonds. >>> |
A Day in the Life of an Independent Retailer
By Shari Waters About.com Guide
Independent retailers generally work either alone or with a very small staff. This means the owner is usually the store manager, sales clerk, buyer, accountant security, receiving clerk and even the janitor. So how does one do it all? Time management and creating a workable schedule is the only way to get it all done. Here we look at a day in the life of an independent retailer. >>>
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| Jewelry: It's all so clear
By Melissa Magsaysay Los Angeles Times May 2, 2010
Lucite, crystal and translucent plastic are showing up in pieces that are lightweight and versatile.It started with the dangling crystal details hanging from the '60s-inspired stack heels that stomped down Prada's spring/summer 2010 runway. Now translucent necklaces and bangles are a ubiquitous accessory, complimenting the season's sheer pieces and light color palette. Whether pieces are made of plastic, Lucite or crystal, the trend is clear, lightweight and versatile.>>>
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| Retailers Debate: Should You Discount? By Anthony DeMarco JCK Magazine April 28, 2010
The heads of Saks and Louis Vuitton debated the wisdom of discounting a
t a panel at the American Express Publishing Luxury Summit titled "What Price Luxury?"Stephen Sadove, chairman and CEO of Saks, defended his decision to slash Saks's goods prices by 70 percent during the most difficult period of the recession. "It was the smartest thing that could have been done," he said. "I would do again in a heartbeat. It was really an economic decision based on the reality of the time. " >>> |
| 5 Tax-Wise Ways to Cash in on Recovery
By Daniel Kehrer Business.com April 26, 2010
Although the much-talked about economic recovery is still largely invisible to most small business owners, now is a good time to position yourself to take advantage of special tax benefits as activity starts to improve. "Although tax rates may trend upward in the next few years, most businesses can offset a big portion of those increases with proper planning now," says Steve Henley, national tax practice leader at the accounting firm CBIZ MHM, LLC. >>> |
| Harnessing the Power of Community for E-Commerce Success By Bill Rogers E-Commerce Times May 3, 2010
Your company's participation in social media is more than just sending content to the community. You need to participate in the conversation with the intent of building relationships. Answering questions, pointing consumers to solutions and ideas, and asking for input all create the transparency today's consumers are demanding.>>> |
| What is Your Reputation? By Tim Malone JCK Magazine May 01, 2010
Warren Buffet said that all the effort to build a good reputation over a couple decades can be ruined in a matter of minutes. He went on to say if top management would focus more on creating a good reputation managers would be directed to do things differently. Does your company have a strong reputation? A recent study by a company called Prophet found less than nine percent of consumers believed companies have a strong reputation.>>> |
| Why jewelers shouldn't get into e-commerce
National Jeweler April 30, 2010
Many leaders and experts in the retail jewelry industry contend that independent stores should be selling their merchandise on the Internet, providing prices and online shopping carts. I've seen many retail associations assisting and even downright pushing their members in this direction. >>> |
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