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Penny Palmer

Penny Palmer is director of member services with the Independent Jewelers’ Organization (IJO). The IJO is a major buying group and service organization for its retail members. Penny brings new members into the organization, and helps existing members take advantage of the many services IJO offers to help increase their profits. (www.ijo.com)

Fred Michmerschuizen

Fred Michmerschuizen is director of marketing and communications for Jewelers of America (JA). As well as helping consumers make informed jewelry choices, JA helps members improve their business skills and profitability. (www.jewelers.org)

Roxanna A. Sway

Roxanna A. Sway is editor of  the award-winning Display & Design Ideas magazine. DDI was recognized for its award-winning coverage of the retail industry and retail design with five editorial awards last year. Sway is a professional member of the Institute of Store Planners (ISP), a multiple Store of the Year award winner, and an expert on retail design.

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Brett Weiler

Brett Weiler is the owner of last year’s “Coolest Store in America,” Decatur City Jewelers. Brett’s a master craftsman who admits he found it a challenge to judge others’ stores based on the Cool Store website: “Next time,” he says, “you’ll have to send me to all of them.”

Deborah Yonick

Deborah Yonick is a seasoned writer on jewelry, and writes a column for the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council as “The Jewelry Lady”. Check out her latest column at www.thejewelrylady.info.

This story is from the August 2003 edition of INSTORE

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ACS 2003: The Judges

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The Judges

Penny Palmer

Penny Palmer is director of member services with the Independent Jewelers’ Organization (IJO). The IJO is a major buying group and service organization for its retail members. Penny brings new members into the organization, and helps existing members take advantage of the many services IJO offers to help increase their profits. (www.ijo.com)

Fred Michmerschuizen

Fred Michmerschuizen is director of marketing and communications for Jewelers of America (JA). As well as helping consumers make informed jewelry choices, JA helps members improve their business skills and profitability. (www.jewelers.org)

Roxanna A. Sway

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Roxanna A. Sway is editor of  the award-winning Display & Design Ideas magazine. DDI was recognized for its award-winning coverage of the retail industry and retail design with five editorial awards last year. Sway is a professional member of the Institute of Store Planners (ISP), a multiple Store of the Year award winner, and an expert on retail design.

Brett Weiler

Brett Weiler is the owner of last year’s “Coolest Store in America,” Decatur City Jewelers. Brett’s a master craftsman who admits he found it a challenge to judge others’ stores based on the Cool Store website: “Next time,” he says, “you’ll have to send me to all of them.”

Deborah Yonick

Deborah Yonick is a seasoned writer on jewelry, and writes a column for the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Council as “The Jewelry Lady”. Check out her latest column at www.thejewelrylady.info.

This story is from the August 2003 edition of INSTORE

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SPONSORED VIDEO

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”

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