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IAS Training introduces Retail Sales and Sales Management Munchies

Reading Time: < 1 minute Brad Huisken of IAS Training, frequent contributor to Southern Jewelry News and Mid-America Jewelry News, has announced a new, free weekly training newsletter – Retail Sales & Sales Management Munchies, Proven Strategies, Techniques and Principles to grow your business. The newsletter will debut March 28, 2025 and be delivered every Friday via email. The newsletter will provide sales and sales management strategies and techniques, designed to increase sales and profits. Huisken recommends that all jewelry store owners, managers and salespeople subscribe to this free training opportunity. Click here to subscribe . The post IAS Training introduces Retail Sales and Sales Management Munchies appeared first on Southern Jewelry News . from Southern Jewelry News https://ift.tt/JUtEAWg

Jewelry Store for Sale – Liberty Jewelers in Fremont, MI

Reading Time: < 1 minute Jewelry store for sale in Fremont, MI.  Established in 1982, located in a Prime Downtown area with a loyal customer base. Multiple Revenue Streams, including Clock & Watch Repair, Custom Jewelry Designs & Estate Jewelry Sales. $200,000+ in product inventory included. Listing price of $359,000 Turnkey Opportunity, Accumulate Sales on Day One!   Contact Agent Brooke Tanner at Brooke@trophyclassrealestate.com The post Jewelry Store for Sale – Liberty Jewelers in Fremont, MI appeared first on Southern Jewelry News . from Southern Jewelry News https://ift.tt/h31Nned

Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Molly from P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewelry

Reading Time: 2 minutes Say hello to store dog extraordinaire Molly! Molly is a 1-year old Maltipoo who works with human, Cleo Williams, Jewelry Consultant at P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewelry in Wytheville, Virginia.  She is a very affectionate, playful, and intelligent pup, who is also very social and loves people. Her main job at the store is greeting customers when they enter and making all feel welcome. Occasionally Molly will model jewelry, with a strong preference for the pearls, which contrast beautifully with her apricot color. For exercise, she loves her little ball, which she throws up into the air, then chases and catches. See all our Furry friends Do you have a furry friend that helps out in your store? Tell us about it and send a picture to  bill@southernjewelrynews.com . The post Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Molly from P.R. Sturgill Fine Jewelry appeared first on Southern Jewelry News . from Southern Jewelry News https://ift.tt/vYWspbw

Plumb Club’s latest podcasts provide fresh take on brand experience, loyalty and increased sales

Reading Time: 3 minutes (NEW YORK) – The Plumb Club’s March podcasts provide retailers with expert thinking and insight on ways to differentiate their brands from others in the market and deliver on their brand promise. Additionally, profitable categories are highlighted as a means to fulfill existing consumer desire, augment sales and ensure that the retailer’s brand remains top of mind with customers long after a purchase is made. Sweating The Small Stuff These days, customers are bombarded with numerous brands competing for their attention – and for their shopping dollars. However, although many brands will grab a customer’s attention, not all brands will deliver on their own marketing promise. Even fewer brands will be able to provide a compelling and comforting customer experience. Darrell King of Gunther Mele Packaging explains how everything a customer experiences in your store is an opportunity to tell a unique brand story that can set a store apart and instill trust in t...

Symposium ‘25 announces speaker lineup

Reading Time: 5 minutes (NEW YORK) – Once again, The Plumb Club will be partnering with JCK, and as its founding sponsor Jewelers Mutual®, to host Symposium ’25, an exclusive day of retailer-focused learning and executive networking. Based upon last year’s event survey and retailer feedback, the successful event is evolving with a new format, a new venue, and a roster of key topics and speakers, shaped by input from a committee of retail advisors. The second annual Symposium will be held in New York City on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at City Winery, Pier 57, during the city’s week of jewelry festivities. Like the inaugural event in 2024, industry leaders, top retail executives, and key buyers will be invited to attend this limited seating opportunity. Fun networking events will consist of a sumptuous buffet breakfast at 8 am, an expansive lunch at noon, and the day will culminate with a lavish cocktail reception complete with interactive info-tainment-driven wine tastings and ch...

Furry Friends on the Job: Say hello to Simba from Royal Design

Reading Time: 2 minutes Introducing Simba! Simba is the furry manager at Royal Design of Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s a 4-year-old Cavapoo who is an essential part of their team. Simba can be found sitting in a rolling chair behind the jewelry counter, offering customers his expert opinion (“woof”) on engagement rings and custom pieces. In the winter, he sports an impressive collection of sweaters. In the summer, he opts for a simple tennis necklace. Regardless of the weather, his favorite place to nap is on top of a desk next to the repair envelopes. Simba is attempting to learn benchwork, but his paws get in the way of soldering. What he lacks in craftsmanship, he makes up for in friendliness. No customer can leave without him demanding a pet on the head. He’s a local celebrity, and regulars ask for him on his days off. See all our Furry friends Do you have a furry friend that helps out in your store? Tell us about it and send a picture to  bill@southernjewelry...

EP 77_From Hot Rods to Heirlooms: A Master Jeweler’s Unforgettable Journey

Reading Time: 2 minutes In this episode of Pearls of Wisdom —brought to you by Southern Jewelry News and Jewelry Store Marketers —Guy Pineda is joined by co-host Elesa Dillon of Southern Jewelry News to welcome master jeweler and “accidental gemologist” Lance Pierce of Pierce Custom Jewelers. Lance’s story starts with his love of building custom hot rods which was put on hold due to sensitivity to paint chemicals. A last-minute decision to drive a friend to GIA’s orientation changed everything: not only did Lance escape the heat of the summer he also found his life’s work. In this fun conversation, Lance shares how he went from being a top repair jeweler to a custom designer. He believes fixing broken pieces teaches you about durability, technique and craftsmanship – skills that later translate into creating heirloom jewelry. He talks about the emotional side of his work and shares stories including one about engraving an oxygen tank for a family who had lost a loved one and wan...