Social Media Sensation

This Huge Ring Got a Massive Social Media Response

This retailer from upstate New York was surprised at the reaction from followers.

Published

1 year ago

July 10, 2023

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Sometimes all you need to go viral is a big, big ring. That was the case of Hannoush Jewelers in Albany, NY, which generated its best-ever response to a social media post — more than 500 reactions — with photos of a halo-style diamond ring (8.23 TCW, price tag north of $125K). “The response has been amazing,” co-owner Albert Hannoush told the Times Union. “I am flattered and truly appreciate the fact that so many people like my design.”

Retiring? Let Wilkerson Do the Heavy Lifting

Retirement can be a great part of life. As Nanji Singadia puts it, “I want to retire and enjoy my life. I’m 78 now and I just want to take a break.” That said, Nanji decided that the best way to move ahead was to contact the experts at Wilkerson. He chose them because he knew that closing a store is a heavy lift. To maximize sales and move on to the next, best chapter of his life, he called Wilkerson—but not before asking his industry friends for their opinion. He found that Wilkerson was the company most recommended and says their professionalism, experience and the homework they did before the launch all helped to make his going out of business sale a success. “Wilkerson were working on the sale a month it took place,” he says. “They did a great job.”