London Jewelers-Judges Comments

Published

15 years ago

July 28, 2009

Adam Graham: The Udells’ commitment to creating a completeluxury experience is amazing. From the beautiful interior, to the bar, thehumidor and their “London Calling” VIP service, this store’s environment iswhat all guild retailers should aspire to create.

Todd Reed: A generally fabulous feel all around. Advertisingto displays are creative, luxurious and inviting.

Sarah Read: Overall, it almost has the feel of someone’shome; sophisticated and homey all at once. The stairs with the four longmirrors are a definite draw; make me want to go upstairs and see more. Thewebsite is great too. Utilizing actual pictures of guests and staff in thestore gives the website “realness” and a taste of what to expect when peoplecome in.

Michael M. Clarke: London Jewelers redefines the luxuryshopping experience by removing the intimidation factor. From simple streetaccess to the to the customer-friendly layout to the remarkable welcome andhospitality, the experience is made to be exceptional and memorable.

Katy Briggs: London Jewelers delivers a classic luxuryshopping experience at every consumer touch-point. Their marketing isprofessional and represents the brand personality flawlessly, and they know howto leverage their best brands.

Bob Taczala: The skylight, cappuccino bar, sitting area andhumidor lend a sense of casualness and frivolity to the store, similar to aBentley, which is breathtaking exhilarating and yet beautifully designed.

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”