Pandora Going Public? Bead maker Pandora may go public with a $1 billion initial public offering, according to a report in Reuters. The story says...
Measuring Your Return on Investment The sales figure in the chart of $1,003,916 is made up of the 6,886 items sold multiplied by the average sale value of $145. This...
In this economy, can jewelers maintain a strict no-sales policy? "Even in a tough economy a jeweler should stay true to their principles. If your store is known for good customer service and better-quality...
Dispatches from Tahiti Cyclone Oli Strikes Imagine driving down the freeway at 100 mph, then sticking your head out the window. The sound is deafening, you have to squint, straining...
How to Attract the New Bridal Customer The new bridal consumer is a Millennial, one of 76 million people under the age of 29 who approach shopping far differently from their baby...
Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior What makes a customer decide to buy from a competitor when your item was clearly the better choice? What do a lovesick college freshman and...
Motivate Your Staff—and Have Fun—With Sales Contests You can use sales contests to increase sales and profits while making the sales job fun. Salespeople tend to be competitive, so make the most...
Cash4Gold Investigated The Florida attorney general's office recently announced it's investigating Cash4Gold, the mail-in gold service based in Pompano Beach that...
Two Books Worth Reading I recently came across two interesting books for anyone in a retail business. Those on the supplier side also may find the information...
From the JCKonline.com blog comments s a jeweler you should know what you are dealing with before making a decision to do business with any brand. Know who they are, what they...