Jay Leno and Sugar Ray Leonard at Conclave
The American Gem Society has announced the identities of its celebrity guests for the 2017 Conclave: comedian Jay Leno and boxing legend and Olympian Sugar Ray Leonard. Conclave will be held in Hollywood, CA, from April 5-9. Leno will perform at the opening event’s lunch April 5, and Leonard will speak at the general session breakfast April 7. americangemsociety.org/en/conclave2017
Bench Bash
Stuller’s annual bench workshop will be held March 24-26 at the brand’s headquarters in Lafayette, LA. The 2-1/2-day workshop offers hands-on demonstrations and educational seminars. stuller.com/workshop
More Diamonds; Fewer Problems
MVI Marketing has created the Global Diamond Buying Consortium, which allows U.S.-based diamond dealers, stores and other organizations to join in promoting increased diamond sales to consumers. Members have access to free advertising content as well as social media content services. gdbc.rocks
For Finding Findings
3R Findings has released its new catalog, titled Essentials: The Jeweler’s Collection. This volume offers the manufacturer’s most popular and best-selling findings in an easy-to-use format. rfindings.com
SyPi for Mobile Buys
Synchrony Financial has announced the release of a fully integrated Synchrony plug-in credit feature for the mobile apps of retail partners. Called SyPi, it allows customers to use their credit cards to easily shop, redeem rewards and securely manage and make payments to their accounts via apps on their smartphones. synchronyfinancial.com
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This article originally appeared in the January 2017 edition of INSTORE.
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
