(PRESS RELEASE) ROSEMONT, IL — Events like these are why The INSTORE Jewelry Show has quickly become one of the best networking opportunities for jewelers in the Midwest … and beyond. From festive receptions to lively after-hours gatherings, the 2025 show offers plenty of ways to connect with peers, suppliers and the INSTORE team.
“We like to say that doing business should be fun — and we mean it,” says Matthijs Braakman, CEO of SmartWork Media. “When you get a group of jewelry industry people together with food, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere, the conversations and connections that happen are worth more than anything you’ll find in a brochure.”
Trace Shelton, editor-in-chief of INSTORE, agrees. “We’ve always believed that some of the most valuable moments at any show happen outside the classroom or the buying floor,” he says. “These events let jewelers share stories, swap ideas and just enjoy each other’s company. And honestly? They’re a blast.”
Welcome Reception
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Kick off the weekend at our Saturday afternoon Welcome Reception. Mingle with peers, enjoy light appetizers and toast the start of the show with our open bar.
Show Floor Happy Hour
Sunday, Sept. 28 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM | On the Show Floor
Meet exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees and sip a drink while exploring the show floor in a lively, informal setting.
INSTORE After-Hours Meet Up
Sunday, Sept. 28 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | Fat Rosie’s Agave Sky Bar & Patio, 5433 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL
When the floor closes, the networking keeps going. Join us for cold drinks and small bites — and if you’re one of the first 50 retailers, your margarita is on us!
Ready to party and build your network? These events make it easy to do both.
About The INSTORE Jewelry Show 2025: The INSTORE Jewelry Show is the only trade show and buying experience for independent fine jewelry professionals in the Midwest market. Presented by INSTORE magazine, this event offers a unique platform for buying, networking, learning, and discovering the latest industry trends and product offerings. Now with a holiday twist, this year’s event will be the only show you need to attend to get your store stocked and ready ahead of the busy holiday retail season. Join us in Rosemont, IL, from September 28-29, 2025, for an unforgettable jewelry industry event.
ABOUT SMARTWORK MEDIA: SmartWork Media is dedicated to the idea that business media should strive to inform, excite and inspire business readers, and that a good business magazine can (and should) have the energy and compulsive readability of a top consumer publication. The company publishes INSTORE, INVISION, PETS+, VMSD, Signs of the Times, Big Picture and Screen Printing, as well as their respective websites and events — The INSTORE Jewelry Show, IRDC, Shop! MarketPlace and the Garden Center Show. Learn more at smartworkmedia.com.
Media Contact: Christine Yancey, Marketing Director, SmartWork Media / The INSTORE Jewelry Show / Email: [email protected]
