Stephen Woodyard
NEW YORK—
ASHI announces the addition of Stephen Woodyard as its Sales Representative and Marketing Consultant for the Midwest Region of Illinois (IL), Michigan (MI), Indiana (IN) and Ohio (OH).
Steve comes to ASHI with over 30 years of experience in the Jewelry industry — both in retail as well as wholesale.
Steve has previously worked with Gabriel & Co., Gottlieb & Sons, Fredrick Goldman, as well as a store manager at an Independent Retail Jewelry Store.
Steve’s appointment is part of ASHI’s Marketing and Expansion Strategy that will enable it to better service the Independent Jewelers in the United States.
Steve’s Sales and Marketing experience to Independent Jewelry Retailers will provide you with a consultant who will be able to assist you in your merchandising and marketing strategies to help you grow your business and build your brand.
ASHI Diamonds is one of the premier diamond jewelry manufacturers servicing over 1,000 of the finest Independent Retail Jewelers in North America for over 36 years.
A fully integrated jewelry company, with manufacturing facilities in the United States, China, and India, ASHI provides unbeatable value to its Retail Partners.
ASHI offers comprehensive merchandising and marketing programs designed to increase your company’s sales, market share and profitability.
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
