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“Stronger Together” and More of May’s Service News

“Stronger Together” is a membership network and shared physical coworking space.

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2 years ago

April 20, 2022

INSTORE Staff Instore May 2022 Issue

Stronger Together

Former Richline Group CEO Dennis Ulrich and Italy-America Chamber of Commerce president Alberto Milani have co-founded Piazza Italia “Stronger Together” — a membership network and shared physical coworking space. Located in New York City, the space is dedicated to the beginning of a new chapter of excellence for upscale Italian jewelry, fashion, accessories, and design-focused brands. pzitalia.com

Inspired Design

The American Jewelry Design Council (AJDC) has created a new biennial contest, the AJDC Jose Hess Design Awards, in honor of the innovative designer. Applicants must design and create an outstanding original piece of jewelry based on the theme “Connection” for a chance to win a grand prize of $15,000. Applications open March 15, with initial materials due June 1, and finished pieces due Sept. 2. ajdc.org

Together Again

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) will be returning to the JCK Show this summer at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas! AGTA GemFair Las Vegas will open on Thursday, June 9, with the rest of the JCK show floor opening on Friday, June 10 through Monday, June 13. agta.org

Find More Success

Jewelry marketers Liz Kantner and Laryssa Wirstiuk are offering a webinar series to set jewelry designers up for success through a comprehensive review of best practices for customer experience, content distribution, branding and more. Visit @SuccesswithJewelry’s Instagram for free tips! successwithjewelry.com

Buy More in Singapore

Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW) is temporarily relocating from Hong Kong to Singapore this September to stage Asia’s biggest B2B sourcing fair of the year. The location change is expected to be a special arrangement for 2022, held from Sept. 27-30 at Singapore EXPO. imjewellery. jewellerynet.com

You Wouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair. Why Run Your Own Retirement Sale?

After being in business for over a quarter of a century, Wayne Reid, owner of Wayne Jewelers in Wayne, Pennsylvania, decided it was time for a little “me time.” He says, “I’ve reached a point in my life where it’s time to slow down, enjoy a lot of things outside of the jewelry industry. It just seemed to be the right time.” He chose Wilkerson to handle his retirement sale because of their reputation and results. With financial goals exceeded, Reid says he made the right choice selecting Wilkerson to handle the sale. “They made every effort to push our jewelry to the forefront of the showcases,” he says, lauding Wilkerson for their finesse and expertise. Would he recommend them to other jewelers who want to make room for new merchandise, expand their business or like him, decide to call it a day? Absolutely he says, equating trying to do this kind of sale with cutting your own hair. “The results are going to happen but not as well as if you have a professional like Wilkerson do the job for you.”