This month’s big lead story is worth the effort
MOST OF YOU won’t actually read the lead story in this month’s issue. And, you know what, that’s okay.
This month’s big feature, ?What Next??, is a major change from what we normally do. Usually, it’s a point of pride for us to provide the most easily digestible information in the most-concise package possible. Well, folks, that’s definitely not the case with this month’s lead.
Weighing in at 17 full pages and more than 12,000 words, this month’s lead is the longest single story we’ve ever run. And it’s anything but concise. If you don’t have a couple of hours to read it, sink into it, and really get into the lives of the people we’re following, then don’t bother. But for you jewelers who do find the time, this may be the single most important story that Instore has run this year.
Trace Shelton’s analysis of a jeweler at an important crossroads of his career, and the consultants who help him, is intense, dramatic, and, best of all, filled with important knowledge. No, it’s not just new ways to organize your front window or promote a sale. This is the kind of information that could change the way you look at your store and career. It’s the deepest look at the inner life of a jeweler we’ve ever run ? and a story I’m proud to present to you.
Thanks to Chuck and Georgiann Beaudet, and the people at Scull & Co, for sharing their tale with us … and with you. Please send your comments to us at Click here.
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Wishing you the very best business …
David Squires
Executive Editor and Associate Publisher
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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."
