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$7 Billion Forecast for 2024 Mother’s Day Jewelry Sales
Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the […]
Birthstones for the Hours and Weekdays
Birthstones for the Hours and Weekdays Keywords: alexandrite, amethyst, beryl, carnelian, cat’s-eye, chalcedony, chrysolite, diamond, emerald, garnet, hematite, jade, jasper, kunzite, labradorite, lapis-lazuli, lodestone, onyx, opal, pearl, rock crystal, ruby, sapphire, sardonyx, smoky quartz, topaz, tourmaline, turquois, zircon, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn
Helping Retailers Sell More Wedding Bands &
Balance the Art of Carrying Multiple Brands
New York – The Plumb Club is pleased to introduce two new podcasts for May, which have been uploaded into their learning library. This month, the focus of the podcasts are two essential strategies that retailers can use to differentiate from competition, drive customers into their store, build repeat, long-lasting relationships and sell more product. […]
Payment Card Transaction Best Practices
When making sales by payment card transaction there are a few considerations to keep in mind. The first is the type of payment card being used —a chipped Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) or non-chipped (magnetic stripe) card. Chipped cards are much harder for criminals to duplicate making the unchipped version more of a target. This […]
Spring Giving 2024
As the industry welcomes spring, it’s also the time when manufacturers debut new treasures for special celebrations. Think moms, dads, grads, brides, grooms, and anyone with a birthday in April, May, or June! Spring gifting occasions drive the sale of many a pendant, bracelet, and pearl, and these can be found in stores by the […]
Creating Employee Development Plans
Creating Employee Development Plans Keywords: employee development, human resources, HR, performance review
Types of Jewelry Pliers
Thousands of years of refinement generated myriad pliers for specific tasks. Scholars cannot pinpoint the precise origin of hand tools in human history though variations have existed for thousands of years. Most likely the first gripping-type tools were two individual sticks used to pull hot items out of a fire. From there early tools probably […]
Where Consumers Look for Local Business Information
Where Consumers Look for Local Business Information Keywords: search, search engine optimization, seo, google, google maps, facebook, instagram, tiktok, snapchat, apple maps, yelp, bing, duckduckgo, tripadvisor
How to Protect Against Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are on the rise and becoming the weapon of choice for cybercriminals. Most recently, ransomware attacks have disrupted a major gasoline pipeline and food supplies. Cybersecurity experts told the Washington Post that ransomware attacks have become “a national security, public health, and safety threat.” Retailers are a preferred target of ransomware attacks. In 2020, North American retailers suffered […]
Commercial Gemstone Variety Clarity Grading Standards
Commercial Gemstone Variety Clarity Grading Standards Keywords: amethyst, citrine, peridot, tourmaline, garnet, topaz, aquamarine, emerald, ruby, sapphire, inclusions, clarity, grading