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Jewelry Store Layouts that Help Drive Sales
Successful jewelry store layouts focus on two important goals: revenue and customer experience. Often, retailers prioritize revenue at the expense of customer experience — but this is a significant mistake. Experience has shown that retailers who provide a better customer experience are more likely to generate higher revenues. In the current “experience economy,” focusing on customer […]
TikTok’s Guide to Holiday Advertising
TikTok’s Guide to Holiday Advertising Keywords: ecommerce, social media, tik tok, holiday advertising
The Smithsonian’s New 116-ct Lion of Merelani Tsavorite
The Story Behind the Smithsonian’s Newest Gem: the Exquisite Lion of Merelani The stunning tsavorite gemstone arrives at the museum with a well-documented history With more than 10,000 gems, the Smithsonian’s National Gem Collection is brimming with breathtaking stones like the scintillating Whitney Flame Topaz, the radiant Carmen Lúcia Ruby and the iconic Hope Diamond. But mineralogist Jeffrey Post, the National Museum […]
The Rise of “Bro Brooches” : A New Era in Men’s Jewelry
The tides are turning in men’s fashion. Male celebrities are no longer quietly walking the red carpets with watches or tie pins. Instead, they are boldly redefining men’s fashion with elaborate platinum brooches on the red carpet – affectionately dubbed “bro brooches.” Welcome to the new dawn of men’s jewelry, where men are flaunting […]
Staying Relevant to Evolving Consumer Expectation
The Plumb Club September Podcasts Discuss Elements Impacting the Industry and Provide Strategies for Retailers to Stay Relevant New York – Change is universally the one constant facing business. New innovations, changing climates, shifting economies all ensure that the buying consumer has different needs and different expectations than they had only a short time ago. […]
La Vida Vegas
Articles Shortly after JCK Las Vegas shoppers and exhibitors left Sin City, reports of sales and trends emerged. Vendors said attendees stayed for less time than in years past, but they were laser-focused on strategic buys. Among those purchases were fashion styles in platinum and yellow gold (despite higher prices) as well as colored gemstones, […]
JVC Guide to Memo Transactions
JVC Guide to Memo Transactions Keywords: memo, consignment, secured transactions, security, bankruptcy, risk management, supplier, consignor, creditor, lender, merchant, consignee, debtor, borrower
Removing Firescale After Soldering Jewelry
Firescale naturally occurs during the soldering process. Read on to learn what firescale is and how to pickle it off your jewelry. Every time you solder jewelry, be ready to pickle your piece as you go. Pickling is simply dissolving firescale from the top layer of your piece after it has been heated. It’s […]
Engagement Ring Budgets by State
Engagement Ring Budgets by State Keywords: engagement rings, wedding, bridal, trends, market research
Where to Find Gen Z Online
Fact: Gen Z spends a lot of time online, and their purchasing power is only getting stronger. Morning Consult, a data-decision intelligence company, recently conducted a report to learn more about Gen Z’s social media usage. One main takeaway? Video is here to stay. Keep reading, we’re breaking down their findings — plus, what it […]