Headlines Jewelry Store Damaged by Fire The fate of the building is uncertain. Published 6 years ago on March 26, 2019 By INSTORE Staff Firefighters working to stop the blaze at Shores Jewelry on Thursday, March 21. LINCOLN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT/FACEBOOK Share Tweet Shores Jewelry in downtown Mattoon, IL, was damaged in a fire Thursday night, according to the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. No one was hurt in the fire, which started on the third floor of the building. “As bad as it is, at least everyone is safe,” owner Harold Shores was quoted saying. The store has been in business since 1948 and operated in the current location since 1985, according to the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Shores is “waiting for engineering and insurance analysis work to be done to determine the future of his fire damaged building,” the newspaper reports. Advertisement Within three weeks, Shores plans to open a jewelry repair shop at a temporary site. He’s assuring customers that their jewelry is still safe at the store. Read more at the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier Related Topics: jewelry stores in IllinoisLatest News Top INSTORE Staff Since launching in 2002, INSTORE has won 89 international journalism awards for its publication and website. Contact INSTORE's editors at editor@instoremag.com. click to Comment(Comment) Up Next Video Shows Shootout with Jewelry Store Robbers Don't Miss Jewelry Company Wins Guinness World Records Title Advertisement SPONSORED VIDEO 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." You may like Retail Jewelers Explain What They Learned From First-Time Experiences Globe-Trotting Goldsmith Finds Joy in Playing With Gems Burglars Cut Through Wall, Take $1M in Jewelry From Store Near Chicago Promoted Headlines Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless Wilkerson Maximize Your Exit Strategy With Wilkerson’s Proven Sales Expertise Wilkerson The Pearl, Timeless and Reimagined Advertisement Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS INSTORE helps you become a better jeweler with the biggest daily news headlines and useful tips. (Mailed 5x per week.) Latest Comments Most Popular Cover Stories1 day ago How to Keep Your Jewelry Store Fresh on a Shoestring Budget Columns6 days ago Close More Jewelry Repairs by Training Your Team Sponsored Content2 days ago Maximize Your Exit Strategy With Wilkerson’s Proven Sales Expertise Headlines1 week ago Jeweler and His Family Held Captive During Home Invasion Robbery Sponsored Content8 hours ago Ready to Relocate? Wilkerson Makes Your Move Seamless Press Releases1 week ago Royal Touch LLC Opens New Jewelry Manufacturing Facility in Thailand Headlines6 days ago Signet Plans Store Closures Amid Reorganization Celebrity Jewelry1 week ago Judge the Jewels: Paul Tazewell Wears Vintage Belperron for Historic Oscars Win