(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK — The Plumb Club presents important learning for all retailers on trends in the jewelry category and the truths on emerging phenomena that impact the industry. The information to be shared comes from the most current research and consumer survey initiated this year by The Plumb Club. This virtual presentation is open and free to the entire jewelry and will be hosted by INSTORE Magazine on Tuesday, April 29th at 1pm EDT.
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Attending retailers will receive valuable insights into the shifting desires of today’s consumer and what that new consumer expects from retailers when they purchase. The webinar will have a US jewelry market focus discussing research findings regarding market dynamics, the changing customer, shifting sales channels and product trends. Additionally, retailers will gain insights into broader omni-channel customer experiences, marketing trends, sustainability and emerging phenomena.
A panel of experienced jewelry veterans for this webinar will include:
- Roger Forman is the President of Marathon Company. He has worked in the jewelry industry for over 35 years in all aspects of the business. He is currently a Director at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, a Director of the RJC, and the current Plumb Club President. He is married with four children and is a graduate of Brown University and the Harvard Business School.
- Lawrence Hess has spent his entire life in the jewelry industry. Professionally, he has had a career of over 40 years, spanning many disciplines, including manufacturing, sales, retail, product development, gemstone procurement and business management. Hess became The Plumb Club’s Executive Director in 2009 and continues to hold that position today.
- Paola DeLuca is the Founder and Creative Director of The Futurist LLC, a leading trend forecasting and creative intelligence firm specializing in strategic innovation for the luxury and jewelry sectors. With a distinctive vision and a multidisciplinary approach, she brings deep expertise in design direction, product strategy, and development, along with a sharp eye for competitive analysis and market positioning.
The panel will be moderated by Trace Shelton of INSTORE Magazine:
- Trace Shelton is the editor-in-chief of INSTORE, a trade publication for North American independent jewelry retailers. He worked his way up from senior editor in 2004 to editor-in-chief of INSTORE’s sister publication, INDESIGN, to being named EIC of INSTORE in 2016.
The insights that will be shared are part of a multi-faceted research study entitled The Plumb Club Industry and Market Insights 2025, initiated by The Plumb Club with the assistance of Paola Deluca, The Futurist, and Qualtrics, a world-renowned survey and analytics firm. Any retailer wishing for more information on The Plumb Club Industry and Market Insights 2025, should contact their Plumb Club Member vendors or visit a member during the JCK show at The Plumb Club Pavilion. Additionally, a presentation of the full research is scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at 12 noon PDT on the Showcase Stage at the JCK Las Vegas Show.
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