JCK Online - August 1, 2000

There?s an untapped profit center in most jewelry stores?the repair department. Many jewelers?especially those who consider repair service a loss leader?may blink in disbelief at that. However, repair has become an important part of business that jewelers can?t afford to ignore, say retail and repair experts.

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