Day 1: July 27, 2020
1 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Suna Bros.
A talk by Danielle Barber, Heidi Cook and Diane Vunic of Suna Bros.
2 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Jane Magon Collections
A talk by Kara Collins, Managing Director of Jane Magon
3 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Lafia Jewellery
A talk by Stefanie Hofland and Ruth Sternberg of Lafia Jewellery.
5 PM EDT
Education Session: Create Your Virtual Showroom in 3 Simple Steps
Here’s the fact: your top spending clients might be hiding in their multi million dollar mansions this coming holiday season … so no running into them (let alone them visiting your store). So, how about you invite yourself into their living room? (virtually, of course). In this webinar, Kathleen Cutler will teach you the three simple steps that any retailer can do to have more profit than ever this holiday season without needing to meet in person with your clients.
Day 2: July 28, 2020
1 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Lika Behar
A talk by Lika Behar and Maria Maggiulli of Lika Behar Collection.
2 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Jewelers Mutual
A talk by Richard Drucker of Gemworld International and David McDonald of Jewelers Mutual Group.
3 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Imperial Pearl
A talk by Josh Bazar and Kathy Grenier of Imperial Pearl.
4 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: GN Diamond
A talk by Asaf Herskovitz of GN Diamond.
5 PM EDT
Education Session: Building The Perfect Retailer/Supplier Relationship
The days of shaking hands, receiving a selection of merchandise from a supplier and hoping for the best are over. Today’s retail climate demands a partnership between retailer and supplier that addresses all areas of business, from inventory management and merchandising, to staff training, to marketing, to store events. In this session, retailer John Carter, supplier rep Scott Bates and consultant Megan Crabtree will discuss the consultative, collaborative approach that jewelry suppliers can take to build a successful relationship for all parties, with participation from the audience.
Day 3: July 29, 2020
1 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Stuller
A talk by Emily Graffagnino, Michelle Judice, Christine Lloyd and Maria Viator of Stuller Inc.
2 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Shy Creation
A talk by Kathy Dayan, Creative Director of Shy Creation.
3 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Sylvie Collection
A talk by Sylvie Levine, owner and principal designer, Sylvie Collection.
4 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Galatea: Jewelry By Artist
A talk by Chi Huynh, owner of Galatea: Jewelry By Artist.
5 PM EDT
Education Session: America’s Coolest Stores 2020: Hugo Kohl
Hugo Kohl was two years into owning a trade shop when he chased down a truck full of rusted steel “hubs” used to make die-struck jewelry and paid the driver $1,000 cash to take them home. Today, a gorgeously rustic showroom fronts a 7,800 square foot space, including a manufacturing workshop that holds “the largest collection of vintage machinery still in operation,” according to Kohl. Join Trace Shelton, editor-in-chief of INSTORE, as he interviews Hugo Kohl about what makes his store “cool” and what other stores can learn from his operation.
Day 4: July 30, 2020
1 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Presentation Box + Display
A talk by Frank Duffy and Belinda Duva of Presentation Box + Display.
2 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Alisa
A talk by Marci and Adam Staub of Alisa.
3 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Linda Hoj
A talk by Linda Googe of Linda Hoj.
4 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Royal Chain Group
A talk by Phillip Maroof, Vice President of Design & Marketing, Royal Chain Group.
5 PM EDT
Education Session: Which Platform is the Best Platform for My Website?
If you want to create a new website, but you’re overwhelmed by the many platform options and their competing claims of being the best, you’re not alone. It’s easier than ever to create a website yourself, less expensive than ever to have a professional firm create one for you, and more exciting than ever to see what your new website can do. But no platform does everything, each platform has a different learning curve, and every platform has some unique benefits and drawbacks. You need to choose the right platform for your business type and goals, and you must consider both the cost to build and the cost-to-own. In this session, Andrea Hill will walk you through the various platforms, their relative benefits, relative costs-of-ownership, and how to choose the right platform for your business and your website management requirements.
Day 5: July 31, 2020
1 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Dean Davidson Designs
A talk by Dean Davidson and Fernando Lima of Dean Davidson Designs.
2 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Kit Heath
A talk by Shirley Copsey, Brand Manager of Kit Heath.
3 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Le Vian
A talk by Eddie LeVian, CEO of Le Vian Corp.
4 PM EDT
Desktop Interview: Lavish Jewelry Cleaner
A talk by Larry Rodgers, Founder/CEO of Lavish Jewelry Cleaner
5 PM EDT
Education Session: America’s Coolest Stores 2020: Thollot Diamonds & Fine Jewelry
Troy and Joy Thollot met as bench jewelry apprentices at the age of 18. After earning their GIA graduate gemologist credentials, they took out a $7,000 loan and set up a shop in a spare bedroom. Today, their Colorado store is one of the coolest in the country, integrating a “raising the bar” concept into various areas of the store, from Bridal Bar with private booths to “Pour Your Heart Into It” Jewelry Casting Bar where clients cast their own wedding bands. Join Trace Shelton, editor-in-chief of INSTORE, as he interviews Troy Thollot about what makes his store “cool” and what other stores can learn from his operation.