(PRESS RELEASE) LOS ANGELES — Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store, announced that the company’s Board of Directors has appointed Marc Friedant as CEO. Friedant will assume day-to-day leadership and strategic visioning of the company.
Andy Heyneman, who served as president and CEO of Robbins Brothers for the past 14 years, has stepped down from the position. Heyneman led the company through economic and market challenges while achieving years of business success.
Friedant’s previous work experience includes president and chief financial officer for Robbins Brothers over the past year and a half. Prior to Robbins Brothers, he occupied positions at Qualawash Holdings, Vogue International, Clement Pappas and Co. and LAGOS as chief financial officer. Friedant has significant experience with consumer product companies in developing and implementing strategic and operational solutions to a wide range of business opportunities and challenges.
“As we approach Robbins Brothers’ 100th anniversary, I am excited to help the company thrive within the new paradigm of retail jewelry sales,” said Friedant. “The passion and commitment of our associates will continue to be the cornerstone of our success, and our purpose and commitment to our guests will remain the same, which is celebrating couples in love for a lifetime.”
Family Legacy, New Chapter: How Wilkerson Turns 89 Years of History Into Future Success
After 89 years of serving the Albany community, Harold Finkle Your Jeweler faced a pivotal decision. For third-generation owner Justin Finkle, the demanding hours of running a small business were taking precious time away from his young family. "After 23 years, I decided this was the time for me," Finkle explains. But closing a business with nearly nine decades of inventory and customer relationships isn't something easily managed alone.
Wilkerson's comprehensive approach transformed this challenging transition into a remarkable success story. Their strategic planning handled everything from advertising and social media to inventory management and staffing — elements that would overwhelm most jewelers attempting to navigate a closing sale independently.
The results speak volumes. "Wilkerson gave us three different tiers of potential goals," Finkle notes. "We've reached that third tier, that highest goal already, and we still have two weeks left of the sale." The partnership didn't just meet financial objectives—it exceeded them ahead of schedule.
