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A Wish Come True, AGS Scholarship and More Service News for November

Plus, a new cloud-based management software from Unbridaled.

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September 27, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore October 2023 Issue

A Wish Come True

Wishfluence is a new app that allows a retailer to maintain digital wish lists for its customers. The app can incorporate your store’s branding and will even connect with your store’s tech stack to integrate point-of-sale, messaging, and payment processes. Sales associates can use the app on their own tablet or phone, while the store owner/manager can view overall reports. wishfluence.com

A Scholarship For Her

The American Gem Society (AGS) has launched the Women in Leadership Scholarship, which will offer one candidate registration to AGS’s 2024 Conclave and a $500 gift card for travel, as well as five mentoring sessions with industry leaders. Applications open this fall and the winner will be chosen in January. members.ags.org/scholarships

Powerful Program

Unbridaled OS is a new cloud-based management software designed specifically for the jewelry industry. The program was developed to address the unique challenges faced by jewelry businesses, providing a suite of tools and features that streamline operations, boost efficiency, and enhance profitability while also offering workflow management and business analytics. unbridaled.ai

More Mentors

MJSA, the trade alliance dedicated to professional excellence in jewelry making and design, has launched the MJSA Mentor & Apprentice Program. The initiative is designed to revive a once-vital part of the jewelry industry’s recruiting and training regimen. mjsa.org

Bridal Bounty

Industry leader Imagine Bridal has launched a retailer referral program to help thank current clients and welcome new ones.Gift card and account credit bonuses are possible for both the referring client and the new client. imaginebridal.com

Related Topics: AGS Imagine Bridal MJSA Unbridaled Wishfluence

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