(PRESS RELEASE) MJSA Expo — the industry’s longest-running trade show dedicated to all aspects of professional jewelry making and design—will return March 5–7, 2023, to the Javits Center in New York City. Expo will occupy the glass-enclosed River Pavilion (which overlooks the Hudson River) and will once again run simultaneously with the JA New York retail show. Both shows will honor the other’s badges, creating easy access for qualified buyers.
Presented by MJSA, the U.S. trade alliance for professional jewelry manufacturers, designers, and trade suppliers, Expo will once again feature the latest in jewelry-making tools, technologies, supplies, and services. It will also present a series of MJSA Journal LIVE educational sessions, featuring industry experts who regularly contribute to MJSA’s award-winning monthly magazine.
“Expo came back strongly in 2022—exhibitors described attendees as ‘hungry to see everything in person’ and ‘ready to buy,'” says MJSA President/CEO David. W. Cochran. “We’re looking forward to continuing that momentum in 2023.”
To learn more about exhibiting, contact Lucy Ferreira, MJSA director of sales, at 1-800-444-MJSA (6572), ext. 3020, lucy.ferreira@mjsa.org. To stay updated on all Expo developments, subscribe to the MJSA Expo Buyer’s Link e-newsletter by going to MJSAExpo.org.
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."
