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The Year of the Ox, Battery Day and More Interesting Dates in February

And don’t miss a new way to promote Valentine’s Day.

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4 years ago

January 31, 2020

INSTORE Staff Instore January 2021 Issue

14 Rubies are red, sapphires are blue, VALENTINE’S DAY is here, so how will you do? A few years ago, a Jewelry.com survey found that more than half of female respondents wanted jewelry as a Valentine’s Day gift, but only 14 percent expected to get it. Failing the intervention of Cupid, two-thirds said they’d be willing to buy themselves a Valentine’s Day present. What does it all mean? Get out your wish lists! (And a promotion to encourage self-purchases.)

8 JAMES DEAN WOULD HAVE TURNED 90 TODAY if he hadn’t died young and left a legacy that defined coolness. Rebel Without a Cause? How about a Jewelry Without a Reason promotion?

12 THE YEAR OF THE OX is here. According to Chinese lore, it’s time to work hard and prove you’re reliable. Put some coupons in red envelopes in a fish bowl and invite jewelry-buying customers to test their fortune.

18 Ben Franklin coined the term “battery” in 1748 to describe a collection of charged glass plates. Mark BATTERY DAY by exploring ways to benefit from the lithium battery revolution. (Car dealerships, for example, charge $200 or more to replace them, a job most jewelers can easily do at a far more reasonable price.)

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”