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Be a Survivor and More of September’s Service News

Plus, don’t miss the retailers COVID-19 crisis sales trainings by PGI.

Published

4 years ago

September 1, 2020

INSTORE Staff Instore September 2020 Issue

David Weisz

Be A Survivor

David Weisz & Sons has set up the SURVIVE! support program for jewelry businesses struggling with the effects of the pandemic. SURVIVE! offers free store safety signage, free custom logo facemasks, co-op funds for marketing, free email marketing training, inventory buyback programs and more. davidweiszandsons.com

Build Perfection

RingBuilder enables customers to build customized ring designs by using an integrated app for WordPress, Magento 2.X, Shopify, or an iFrame. Created in partnership with Overnight Mountings, RingBuilder integrates with your website’s shopping cart and allows clients to create their ideal ring design by choosing setting, metal type and more. gemfind.com

New Fit Foundation

The Art Smith Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a new $50,000 endowment at FIT that will support Black students attending the Jewelry Design program. Named in honor of influential Black mid-century designer Art Smith, this was created by 50 jewelry brands that have joined forces to support future Black jewelers. impact. fitnyc.edu/artsmithscholarship

Personalized Platinum

Platinum Guild International (PGI) is offering facilitated sales trainings to all retailers during the COVID-19 crisis. The bespoke training sessions will be formulated to meet each retailer’s needs, with topics ranging from basic platinum product knowledge to transforming the customer experience. Contact Kevin Reilly of PGI for more information. kreilly@pgiglobal.com

Freshly Forever

Stuller’s consumer-facing everandever.com has relaunched. The new site includes a redesigned homepage, fresh, vibrant imagery, and new ever&ever designs. The site also offers a fully customizable wedding band builder, which lets customers add a special finish or engraving to their ring design and can even save snapshots of the final piece. everandever.com

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.”