(PRESS RELEASE) MAPLE GROVE, MN — For twenty-three years, Mark Lauer, owner of Mark Michael Diamond Designs, has created artisanal custom jewelry for the community of Maple Grove. What started as a small, humble operation in 1985 quickly became a main street staple. Now, after years of shining success, Mark is ready to close the doors for good and settle into retirement. To celebrate the legacy and say thank you to the supportive community around him, he’ll be hosting a huge going-out-of-business sale with deals up to 70% off storewide.
Mark’s road to become Maple Grove’s Best Jeweler began with nothing more than a set of handmade earrings. While on campus he approached and sold earrings to a beautiful young lady. This same young lady (named Susan) later became his wife. Realizing the possibilities of creating a future with jewelry design, he completed his degree in fine arts. After graduating, he worked for various companies honing his skills.
With a well-rounded skill set under his belt, Mark returned to Minnesota with his lovely wife to grow his jewelry design business into a retail destination for custom jewelry designs and repairs. By 2000, he had set up shop on Main Street in Maple Grove, where the store still resides over twenty years later. As he looks forward to enjoying the slower pace of retirement, he reflects on his tenure with gratitude:
“I feel incredibly blessed that I’ve been allowed to have this amazing gift and ability to utilize it to create original designed jewelry. I’m so grateful to all the people of Maple Grove for supporting my passion these many years. Thank you.”
As Mark gets ready to close the doors of his store for good, starting March 21st you can purchase his custom-creations and other fine jewelry with savings up to 70% off. Don’t miss the chance to acquire a Mark Michael Original Design from the jewelry store voted best in Maple Grove four years in a row.
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."
