Bountiful Bridal
Stuller has what you need to stay ready for prospective brides and grooms: the manufacturer’s new catalogs, Bridal 2018-2019 and Diamonds and Gemstones 2018-2019, will make sure you can delight every pair of lovebirds who wander through your door.stuller.com
Beloved and Bright
The 36th AGTA Tucson gemfair enjoyed record-breaking attendance this year. The popular event saw an increased number of registered buyers from 90+ countries, who flooded into Tucson to shop gemstones, pearls, and jewelry from over 300 exhibitors.agta.org
Digging into Diamonds
The Rapaport Group’s new Rapaport Research Report offers unrivaled insight into transaction trends, market performance and developments throughout the diamond pipeline. The monthly report offers both in-depth market analysis and proprietary Rapaport diamond data. lp.diamonds.net/rapaport-research-report
This Plan Cares
Jewelers Mutual Group’s new program for US retail jewelers, the JM Care Plan, covers damage from normal wear on watch and jewelry items. This new plan will keep your customers coming back by offering them better benefits than a typical manufacturer’s warranty. jmcareplan.com
Responsible and Royal
Royal Chain Group is celebrating its 40th year in business and its first year as a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. Royal Chain will continue to promote sustainability. royalchain.com
Four Decades of Excellence: How Wilkerson Transformed a Jeweler's Retirement into Celebration
After 45 years serving the Milwaukee community, Treiber & Straub Jewelers owner Michael Straub faced a significant life transition. At 75, the veteran jeweler made a personal decision many business owners understand: "I think it's time. I want to enjoy my wife with my grandchildren for the next 10, 15 years."
Wilkerson's expertise transformed this major business transition into an extraordinary success. Their comprehensive approach to managing the going-out-of-business sale created unprecedented customer response—with lines forming outside the store and limits on how many shoppers could enter at once due to fire safety regulations.
The results exceeded all expectations. "Wilkerson did a phenomenal job," Straub enthuses. "They were there for you through the whole thing, helped you with promoting it, helping you on day-to-day business. I can't speak enough for how well they did." The partnership didn't just facilitate a business closing; it created a celebratory finale to decades of service while allowing Straub to confidently step into his well-earned retirement.
