Both Couture 2020 and the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show have been canceled due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Couture had been scheduled for June 1-5 at the Wynn Las Vegas.
Couture organizers stated, in part:
We are focused on continuing to serve this community, creating ways to connect and working closely with each of our partners, to provide the necessary support and information to enhance your businesses throughout the year. We will continue to utilize our various outlets to promote the beauty and artistry that you all represent.
The 2020 Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show event had been scheduled for June 1-5 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Organizers have provided a cancellation FAQ here.
The New York Antique Jewelry & Watch Show is still scheduled for July 24-26 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
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Coronavirus concerns have led to the cancellation or postponement of many other jewelry industry events, including JCK Las Vegas and Luxury.
See INSTORE’s updated trade show calendar here.
Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless
When Brockhaus Jewelry decided to leave their longtime West Main Street storefront for a standalone building elsewhere in Norman, Oklahoma, owners John Brockhaus and Brad Shipman faced a familiar challenge: how to efficiently reduce inventory before the big move. Their solution? Partnering with liquidation specialists Wilkerson for a second time.
"We'd already experienced Wilkerson's professionalism during a previous sale," Shipman recalls. "But their approach to our relocation event truly impressed us. They strategically prioritized our existing pieces while tactfully introducing complementary merchandise as inventory levels decreased." The carefully orchestrated sale didn't just meet targets—it shattered them.
Asked if they'd endorse Wilkerson to industry colleagues planning similar transitions—whether relocating, retiring, or refreshing their space—both partners were emphatic in their approval. "The entire process was remarkably straightforward," Shipman notes. "Wilkerson delivered a well-structured program, paired us with a knowledgeable advisor, and managed every detail flawlessly from concept to completion."
