INSTORE February '18 Archives

Cover Stories7 years ago

16 Ways to Win Your Employee’s Love Without Losing Their Respect

16 ways to win your employees' love without losing their respect.

Tools and Services7 years ago

AGTA in Tie-Up With U.S. Antique Shows, and More February Service News

Shows will co-locate during Jewelry Week in Las Vegas in June 2019.

Jewelry Pro Gear7 years ago

Jewelry Treats, Socks to Hold A Ring Box and More February Gear for Jewelry Pros

Clever candies are an adorable way to go the extra mile.

Get Inspired7 years ago

This Jeweler’s New Orleans Shop is an Ode to Garage Sales, Taxidermy and Tchotchkes

No, Gogo Borgerding doesn’t take life too seriously.

Products7 years ago

Collegiate Class, Candy-Inspired Jewelry and More New Collections for February

Time After Time Lindsey Scoggins’ Time collection offers a unique, sentimental take on the ever-popular stacking ring trend. The customizable Time collection rings nestle into each...

INSTORE7 years ago

From Alternative Metal Safety Concerns to Recession Casualties, Your Letters for February

Learning Buddies Because of the incredible stories and innovations I read about in your magazine, I am constantly spinning my thoughts around change and new directions....

Jewelry7 years ago

19 New Colored Gemstone Designs, from Lively to Regal

Bright stones provide infinite possibilities for jewelry lovers.

Best of The Best7 years ago

Here’s How One Store Owner Turned Lemons to Lemonade When Divorce Threatened to Wreck Her Business

Being honest about reason for liquidation leads to continued success.

America's Coolest Stores7 years ago

Jewelers Celebrate Beach Life and the Bloody Mary

Business partners embrace informality in laid-back LA community.

Real Deal7 years ago

When An Unhappy Support Staffer Releases Confidential Pay Rates, A Retailer Is Dumbfounded. What Would You Do?

An unhappy support staffer takes aim at an owner by releasing confidential information.

Tips and How-To7 years ago

What One Jeweler Learned About Trying to Do Everything Herself

Yes, when you hire others to help you, you might think they don’t work as fast or as well as you do, but guess what? That’s...

Brainstorms7 years ago

This Simple Trick Can Help You Sell Ideas to Your Team Easily

Have a bold new idea to improve performance at your store? Look for a way to present it as coming from far away, like an Icelandic...

Woulda Coulda Shoulda7 years ago

Here’s What One Jeweler Wanted to Say When A Client Asked Why There Was A Charge for Appraisals

“Yes, there’s a charge. Or, you can go up to the mall to a chain store and get a ‘free’ verbal appraisal, then call your insurance...

True Tales7 years ago

You Won’t Believe What This Associate Said to An Off-Duty Cop Shopping in His Store

A law-enforcement officer would come in often in uniform, but one Saturday, he and his wife came in wearing jeans and t-shirts. Going to write up...

Dave Richardson7 years ago

This Simple Trick Can Defuse Angry Clients Or Employees

Resist raising your voice.

Line Time7 years ago

Here’s What to Say When a Customer Tries to Negotiate or Make Unreasonable Demands

It helps you avoid creating an adversarial situation.

Best Stores7 years ago

This Jewelry Retailer Brings Branding Into the 21st Century

H1912 branding blends history with a modern-chic vibe. 1912, an offspring of Hamilton Jewelers, has set out to create a whole new brand experience by concentrating...

Tip Sheet7 years ago

Scratch-Card Discounts, Wedding Band Upgrade Offers and More Ways to Bring In Business in This Month’s Tip Sheet

Plus, here's a tip for your meetings.

Do You Or Don't You?7 years ago

Here’s Why Some Jewelers Have A Great Relationship With Their Bankers (and Others Don’t)

Many jewelers see the benefits of keeping close ties.