Blogs
The Plumb Club Podcasts Start New Year with Education
and Insights on Product Categories
New York – The Plumb Club’s January 2025 podcasts from jewelry industry experts focus on information about two product categories that provide retailers with attainable price points and new customer segments to attract. Each podcast provides experienced insights and effective tools to help retailers identify new markets, as well as stand out in the minds […]
2024 Holiday Sales Results
According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, U.S. retail sales (excluding automotive) increased 3.8% year-over-year from November 1 through December 24, 2024. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales, representing all payment types and is not adjusted for inflation. “The holiday shopping season revealed a consumer who is willing and able to spend but driven […]
Looking Ahead
A new year is upon us, and many have resolutions at the ready! Among jewelry store owners, preparation for 2025 will likely mirror 2024—research trends to stock, evaluate technology and tools to make merchants’ lives a little easier, and prepare for Valentine’s Day gifting occasions. There’s also another topic that’s top of mind: how to […]
Starting Your Sustainability Journey
Starting Your Sustainability Journey Keywords: sustainable, environment
Complete eCommerce SEO Guide
Getting more traffic is top of mind for any ecommerce business. But how do you attract visitors to your online store without spending big on ads and marketing? The answer: By knowing how to harness ecommerce SEO. Ecommerce search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of fine-tuning your website to meet search engine best […]
How to Maximize Engagement on TikTok
How to Maximize Engagement on TikTok Keywords: social media, video, engagement, influencer, marketing
Billion-Dollar Spanish Treasure Galleon Discovered
“Holy Grail” of Spanish Treasure Galleons Found Off Colombia: The San José went down in 1708 filled with gold, silver and gems now worth billions of dollars. Ask a modern-day treasure hunter what ship they’d most want to find and many would say they’d give their right arm to discover the wreck of the San José, […]
Jewelry Insurance 101 for Consumers
Jewelry Insurance 101 for Consumers Keywords: insurance, risk
Valentine’s Day Delights
With Valentine’s Day approaching, now is the perfect time to stock up giftable items for sweethearts (if you haven’t already placed orders). Hearts are an obvious jewelry motif for Valentine’s Day, but they’re certainly not the only symbol of love to gift. Others include angels, wings, initials, infinity symbols, birthstones, love knots, and more. Shefi […]
Fairmined vs Fairtrade Gold: What’s the Difference?
It’s a question I’ve been asking myself for years: what’s the difference between Fairmined and Fairtrade Gold, if there is one at all? Both are reputable organizations focused on fostering responsible gold mining in ASM (artisanal and small-scale mining) operations. So why have two separate organizations doing basically the same thing? Well, it turns […]