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W.R. Cobb Company, Jewelers of America Extend Member Benefit Agreement

Published

8 years ago

March 14, 2016

INSTORE Staff

(Press Release)
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The W.R. Cobb Company has extended its agreement with Jewelers of America (JA) to offer member savings and a package option for its W.R. Cobb Online e-commerce platform.

“Jewelers of America is proud to give our members access to an innovative online platform that directly aligns with the needs of their businesses. By leveraging this partnership, JA Members can further extend their online capabilities at a considerable savings,” says JA President & CEO David J. Bonaparte.

The W.R. Cobb Online e-commerce platform features customizable components and product selections. Some of the features include:

Customizable colors and layouts
Shopping cart functionality
Merchant accounts
Customizable content
Email capture and newsletter functionality
Sub navigation for member-specific products
Design your own ring
3D rotational videos

The platform can be implemented as a standalone website or integrated into an existing site. The W.R. Cobb Online sales and support team provides assistance needed during the implementation and/or maintenance process.

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