If there are 4Cs of diamonds, there should be another 4Cs for marketing these gems. And as far as everyone knows, marketing is integral for any business. And I’ve discovered...
I read with a degree of surprise and considerable aggravation, George Prout’s recent article titled “Applied Marketing 101: The Asteroid Approaches”. I strongly disagree with several points made and feel...
In today’s brief video, renowned sales trainer Jimmy DeGroot (Jewelry Store Training Institute) reminds retailers to leave their personal issues at home and check their attitude before opening the store...
Continental Buying Group (CBG) reports there is excitement at the CBG office as RSVPs for the CBG January show in Orlando roll in minutes after the invitations were sent out....
Salutations from Sierra! Sierra is the sunshine of Argo & Lehne Jewelers in Upper Arlington, Ohio. She greets guests at the door with a smile and a wag, brightening everyone’s...
In this episode of Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry Podcast, we’ve got an important and eye-opening discussion as a special guest and security expert joins us—Kenny Mullins of Positive Protection, Inc....
(DENVER) - The third edition of the Hardrock Summit, held in Denver from September 15-18, 2023, concluded with over 1,000 trade visitors and nearly 6,000 total visitors attending the show....
The International School of Gemology (ISG) has proudly announced they were awarded the Certificate of the Combat Flag for the free technical support ISG provided to U.S. Army soldiers during...
(CHICAGO) - Artistry has announced the release of its 2024 catalog, which began shipping to customers on September 6, 2023. The 156-page catalog includes Artistry’s products in precious color, semi...
In today’s digital age, high-value retailers are prime targets for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and steal valuable customer data....
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