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Deloitte Forecasts U.S. Christmas Retail Sales to Top 4%
Jeff Miller Diamonds.net September 23
The consulting firm defined the shopping season as November 2013 through January 2014 and it excluded motor vehicle sales in the estimate. U.S. retail sales for Christmas 2012 rose 4.5 percent, according to Deloitte's final tally.
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New report details ups, downs of the KP
National Jeweler
September 24, 2013
Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) recently published a report on the Kimberley Process on behalf of the KP's civil society coalition, intended for use by the industry and the general public.
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Unique Luxury Jewelry From World's Most Exclusive Jewelry Show
Anthony DeMarco Forbes September 24, 2013
The About J international haute couture jewelry show combines luxury and fashion with art and design. It is likely the most exclusive jewelry tradeshow in the world. >>>
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This Fall's 5 Can't-Miss Jewelry Exhibits
Victoria Gomelsky JCK September 23
If you find yourself in New York City, San Francisco, London, or Paris this fall, make a beeline to these exhibits, which will remind you of the jewelry trade's inherent beauty, wonder, and mystery. >>>
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Emmy 2013 red carpet: All the jewelry
Vicki Hyman N.G,COM
September 23,
2013
As she cataloged her Cathy Waterman baubles on the red carpet at the 2013 Emmy Awards, "Nashville" star Connie Britton made a confession: "Let me just say, my jewelry is worth more than I am."
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To create or to curate
Diane Warga-Arias National Jeweler September 23
I never cease to admire the artistry and talent of those that create jewelry: jewelry designers.
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When is the Best Time to Send an Email?
Pamella Neely Web Marketing Today September 17,
2013
"When is the best time to send an email?" is one of the most frequently asked questions about email marketing. So when is the best time to send an email? Answers vary. The best course of action is to test and find out. >>>
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How Jewelers Can Maximize Their Online Conversions to Increase Sales
Tony Argyle with Leanne Argyle September 2013 issue of JCK magazine
There are a couple of things all store owners know about their websites: how many visitors they get and how many inquiries those visitors make. >>>
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Featured GemFind Designer
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Established in 1952 as a trading company dealing solely in pearls, today, arzano jewels adorn the royal families of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Not that they like to shout about it - brand owner, the Aarzee Group, prefers to skip PR and let the jewellery itself do the talking.
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Snap Out Of It! The Surprising Basics Business Owners Are Ignoring
Rieva Lesonsky OPEN Forum September 23, 2013
You'd be surprised by how many business owners would rather stick their heads in the sand and not take advantage of basic online tools to grow their companies. Don't be one of them. >>>
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The Be-Back Bus isn't coming back
Brad Huisken Southern Jewelry News
Last month we started to discuss the process of handling objections. Objections should be recognized when a customer says something like, "I need to think it over," "I need to shop around," "I'll be back," etc. When a customers gives an objection, they are telling you they are not convinced.
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Wish Your Customers Would Tell You What to Stock for the Holidays? They Can.
Brittany Siminitz JCK September 23
It's that time of year, can you feel it in the air? The cold weather, the snowfall... No, wait-no, it's not. It's time to enjoy pumpkin spice and everything nice. But as a retail jeweler, your mind probably
is already on the holidays, despite the new arrival of autumn.
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10 Questions to Ask When Creating a Social-Media Marketing Plan
Kim Lachance Shandrow
Entrepreneur
Sept. 16
Ever heard the saying "Failing to plan is planning to fail?" That old but wise adage often rings true when it comes to social-media marketing.
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