Random Hearts

Published

16 years ago

July 2, 2008

Viva Las Vegas … Squad t-shirts … Cool coming

RANDOM THOUGHTS: because, after a hectic trip to Las Vegas and back, there’s little time for anything else.

1.) As always, it was a thrill to see so many of Instore’s readers at the various Las Vegas shows we bounced between the entire week. I can’t tell you how much your enthusiasm for this magazine inspires us, and your ideas for story topics, stores to feature, services to talk about and new departments to launch can’t help but make us even better.

2.) We signed up more than 100 new members for our ?Brain Squad? in Las Vegas. And we’re continuing to look for more … and, right now, anybody who signs up to receive our monthly email surveys as part of the ?Brain Squad? will receive a free (and completely awesome) t-shirt in either black or gray. Check out the pics on Page 65. These were extremely popular in Las Vegas ? you should have seen the look on all those manufacturers’ faces when we told them the shirts were reserved exclusively for ?Brain Squad? members. Heart-breaking.

3.) Next month, we’re excited to bring you what has become one of your favorite issues to read, and one of our favorites to put together ? Instore’s fourth annual ?America’s Coolest Stores? edition. The winners have already been chosen, and we’re putting together what we expect to be our best package of stores ever ? the state-of-the-cool in American jewelry retail. Enjoy the issue and see you next month!

Wishing you the very best business …
David Squires
Executive Editor and Associate Publisher
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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.”