Clifford Pugh: I like the old-world charm of this reconverted 110-year-old livery stable, especially the "cave stone" walls and stone and brick archway. With a coffee and beverage bar, stone fireplace and live music on the weekends, the Green Bull looks like a great place to hang out.
Tim Malone: This store redefines the use of texture to create a totally unique shopping experience. The use of rustic materials is a powerful visual juxtaposition of jewelry display.
Penny Preville: When I first saw the pictures of The Green Bull, I really did feel like I was looking at a bygone era. The many vintage design elements, and the use of the stone and brick from the original structure that stood 110 years ago preserves the town’s heritage. These are some of the things that makes this store cool.
Michael Whiston: The western traditions and history of the area are important to the story and retail experience The Green Bull wants to show its customer. The iron doors, stone walls and concrete floors create a unique shopping experience perfect for those looking to interested in the traditions of the Old West.
Steve Samaras: Talk about a store making its patrons feel comfortable. It’s rustic and wine-cellar-like interior provides the customer an experience atypical of a stuffy jewelry store.
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.
