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JCK Las Vegas: Industry in Major Evolution, Panel Agrees
The industry is undergoing tremendous changes, panelists agreed during a roundtable discussion on “The Evolution of the Jewelry Industry.” » » »

JCK Las Vegas: That 70's Show
As part of a retro movement to appeal to Baby Boomers, the 1970’s are back. Cheeky Honda mini-van commercials aside, Shane Decker told audience members in his keynote speech on Sunday morning that jewelers need to prepare themselves for the price point selling that characterized retail sales over three decades ago. » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Manage Inventory and Understand Consumer Behavior
 
Balance to Buy’s Abe Sherman divulged the secrets to a lean inventory and increased sales. » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Recession Proof Your Business
Mark Moeller’s Thursday presentation, “Steps to Take to Recession Proof Your Business,” encouraged retailers to return to the basics of managing. » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Recession Has Hurt All, Bates Says
 
JCK senior editor Rob Bates covered the "Top Five Issues in the Diamond Industry" in a seminar at JCK Las Vegas. » » »

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JCK Las Vegas: Hedda Schupak Talks Jewelry, Recession
 
Say goodbye to rampant consumerism and hello to jewelry's 'sweet spot' and selling bridge » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Know How the Generations Differ
On Friday afternoon, Nick Failla, Premier Consulting Innovations, provided a refresher course for jewelers on a topic that’s relevant to every business: generational marketing. » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Tips to Succeed Now
Who is more qualified to dispense advice on surviving tough economies than Bill Boyajian, former GIA head and current managing director of the World Jewelry Center? The industry veteran, who has more than 30 years in the jewelry business under his belt, talked to jewelers on Saturday morning in his keynote address “Leading Your Business Through Challenging Times.” » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Gemstone Selling Means Following Rules
Selling gemstones means following specific rules and regulations, panelists noted in a seminar on “The Burma Bill, Irradiated Stones, Cultured Pearls: How to Be Compliant.” » » »

JCK Las Vegas: Get Light Right
The quality of a store’s lighting has three overlapping considerations. Kate Peterson, president of Performance Concepts, discussed these and other illuminating facts about lighting during her “Lighting the Way: Capitalizing on Lighting to Improve Total Business Performance” seminar on Friday. » » »