Tools and Services

RJC First ESG Toolkit and More Service News for November

Plus, Haute Jewels Geneva will return in 2024 with a brand-new second location.

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1 year ago

November 19, 2023

INSTORE Staff Instore November 2023 Issue

RJC First ESG Toolkit and More Service News for November

Responsible Info

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its first ever Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Toolkit. The resource breaks down the purpose and scope of all the ESG reporting frameworks and standards that are currently on the market to help equip RJC members with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions based on their individual business needs. responsiblejewellery.com

More Haute Jewels

Haute Jewels Geneva will return in 2024 with a brand-new second location! The show is increasing its capacity by over 50%, with all the show’s 2023 exhibitors returning for 2024 alongside the new additions. April 8-15, 2024, at The Fairmont Grand Hotel & The InterContinental Hotel in Geneva. hautejewelsgeneva.com

More Knowledge

The Black in Jewelry Coalition and Jewelers of America are working together to offer the Emerging Jewelers Accelerator Program, a series of interactive workshops intended to provide new retail jewelry entrepreneurs with a deeper understanding of how to build a successful jewelry business. The program is currently seeking subject matter experts on a variety of topics. jewelers.org

For the Fund

JCK has officially opened the submission process for the 2024 JCK Industry Fund grant! Applications must be received by November 17, 2023. The JCK Industry Fund’s mission is to support the jewelry industry providing funding to organizations that impact change and are bettering our industry. lasvegas.jckonline.com

Best From the Boss

BOSS Logics, a leading technology solutions provider for the jewelry industry, has launched Boss Logics Connect, a simple and effective trade show appointment scheduling system. Brands can use it to create custom landing pages with location information, available associates, event descriptions, and more; customers can easily see appointment times and request appointments. bosslogics.com

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."