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Bring Excitement Back to Father’s Day, and More Important Dates for June

On Splurge Day, your customers should be thinking about one place: your store.

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3 years ago

May 18, 2021

INSTORE Staff Instore May 2021 Issue

20 Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Jamie Foxx, Pharrell Williams. Think of the biggest male fashion icons of the last two decades, and you’ll realize two things: Most of them are nearly 60, and they all wear jewelry. Why then is it so hard for people to associate jewelry with FATHER’S DAY? Jewelers must take some of the blame. Kids and wives seem particularly challenged when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. They need ideas. And jewelers should be providing them. Get imaginative and ramp up your marketing this June.

1 Today is SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY. Consultant Megan Crabtree suggests you create a bulletin board in the back of the store where all team members can put a Post-it stating one thing they love about a team member.

8 On NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY, be sure to post gift ideas on social media that people can purchase for their BFF. One that immediately comes to mind: matching bracelets.

18 It’s a scientifically proven fact: Occasional self-treats are good for mental health. On NATIONAL SPLURGE DAY, come up with selections or a shared marketing plan (maybe with a pedicurist) that encourages your customers to reward themselves.

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.”