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“We want to help retailers truly see the business and professional growth opportunities that the Atlanta Jewelry Show offers,” explains Carol Young, executive director, SJTA, producers of the semi-annual Atlanta Jewelry Show.
“It’s not just about product selection, which we have in abundance as the largest regional show in the country. It’s also about a support system – a place where the industry comes to reconnect with friends, to meet face-to-face with long time vendors, to enjoy networking events, special show incentives and educational programming. At the Atlanta Jewelry Show, we’re doing everything we can to make sure that the time buyers take away from their stores to come to our show is repaid tenfold with the fresh new ideas, marketing tools and merchandise they’ll put back into it when they return.”
The Community Dimension
This August, attendees will have the opportunity to do business, connect, and unwind with friends and colleagues in an atmosphere that’s overflowing with Southern hospitality. Among the highlights:
A gathering of the industry’s who’s who – Walking the show floor, retailers will be able to see the newest introductions and popular best-sellers by their sales representatives in nearly 500 booths covering virtually every product category, including antique jewelry, bridal, charms, designer jewelry, diamonds, earrings, gold, pearls, platinum, sterling jewelry, tools, watches and much more. Retailers can also get a first-hand look at a wide array of cutting edge designs in the special Point of View: A Designer Gallery section of the show.
Complimentary Buyer Breakfast each morning – Buyers can gear up for a busy buying day by enjoying a light continental breakfast served in the registration concourse area.
New Exhibitor Meet & Greet – Sunday, August 8, 9:30 am – Discover the Atlanta Jewelry Show’s newest members and learn about their products at the New Exhibitor Meet & Greet during Sunday’s complimentary buyer breakfast. You’ll see and hear first-hand what’s new at the Show to ensure that you are your area’s first to get the newest, best-selling products into your cases.
The Gala: Bollywood Bash! – Sunday, August 8, 6:00-8:00 pm – Renaissance Waverly Hotel – Join attendees on a passage to
Jewelry on the Catwalk – Sunday, August 8, 1:00 pm – SJTA Sidewalk Café – See the latest jewelry and fashion accessory trends that have recently been making their way down runways around the world! Mia Katrin, Jewelry Designer, President of Jewel Couture, LLC, and Southern Jewelry News columnist, will bring together fabulous designs and stunning models to give retailers a first-hand look at the latest ‘it’ trends and designs!
The Learning Dimension
The popular SJTA U educational series returns with top-notch presenters and topics touching on the most important issues today.
SJTA U – Headlining this year’s line-up, America’s ‘color guru,’ Lee Eiseman, Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training, author and executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, will lead the Show’s keynote address, “Color Trends: The Catalysts That Spark The Sale,” on Sunday, August 8. Other programs will touch on a wide range of topics including design trends, estate and antique jewelry, opals, scent marketing, lighting, social media and more.
In addition, the full-scale program makes it even easier for retailers to obtain SJTA Certified Jeweler Status – a designation that lets area customers know that a store is truly committed to ongoing education and quality customer service. To achieve SJTA Certified Jeweler status, retailers must attend two Atlanta Jewelry Shows per year and at least two seminars during each Show, for a total of four seminars a year. To maintain status, the retailer must then attend one Atlanta Jewelry Show per year and a minimum of two seminars a year.
The Reward Dimension
Buyers can experience rewarding benefits at the Atlanta Jewelry Show with special buyer programs, including:
SJTA Rewards let buyers rack up points on every order they place at the Show – Imagine earning valuable SJTA Reward points for simply placing orders for all your best sellers, required stock items, and other store necessities during the Fall Atlanta Show, and then redeeming them for hotel and travel packages, electronics, personal accessories, home goods and more. It’s true and participation is simple! At any time during the event, bring copies of orders placed during the show to the SJTA Rewards desk where the representative will deposit the corresponding Rewards points to your rewards account. After the Show, visit the program’s online catalog to see the all the items you can order. It’s never been easier to earn and redeem SJTA reward points on every order written at the show.
Elite Buyers Club – Retailers who have earned 15,000 SJTA Reward points or more at any one of the past three Shows are automatically enrolled in the special Elite Buyers Club (formerly known as the High Flying Buyers Club). As a member, they receive special badges, have access to an exclusive “no waiting” registration counter, and have the chance to enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and snacks during the show in the exclusive, members-only lounge, Club Elite. To find out if they qualify for entry, buyers can call SJTA at 800-241-0388 or e-mail fstrauss@atlantajewelryshow.com.
“Tanks On Us” rewards pre-registered retailers with free gas cards – Another reward for retailers, this popular program returns to thank retailers who pre-register and attend the August Atlanta Jewelry Show. All retailers who pre-register receive a special coupon by mail that can be redeemed for a complimentary gas card when they arrive at the Show’s registration desk. Register online at www.atlantajewelryshow.com.
Travel Discounts – SJTA has arranged for deep discounts at area hotels, which can be obtained by calling the following hotels directly. Attendees should tell the reservations representative that they’re attending the SJTA Atlanta Jewelry Show to take advantage of discounted rates, including (all rates are plus tax unless indicated):
- Renaissance Waverly
$129/$154 888-391-8724
Deluxe Code: SJAA
Club Room Code: SJAC - Sheraton Suites $100
800-689-6671
Group Code: SJTA810 - Hampton Inn Suites
$92/$112 770-955-1110
Group Code: SJA Crowne Plaza
770-955-1700
Group Code: A10- Embassy Suites $104/$114
770-984-9300
Group Code: C-SJA - Courtyard By Marriott $84
866-636-5657
Atlanta
Group Code: ATLATLB
For more information regarding the Atlanta Jewelry Show please visit www.atlantajewelryshow.com, call 800-241-0399 or 404-634-3434 or e-mail info@atlantajewelryshow.com.
