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About Retail: A positive sign

Pennsylvania jeweler Dan Decker says the return on investment on his store’s digital billboard has exceeded expectations. The key to the sign’s success lies in the retailer’s creative thinking.

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Retailer steps in on air when another errs

Independent retailer Mervis Diamond Importers recently seized upon a mistake made by a much larger competitor in order to net themselves a new customer, a woman who is a self-described “jewelry person.”

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Jeweler’s ‘Gem Club’ keeps customers coming back

Most retailers know that they must offer a little incentive to keep customers coming back and remaining loyal to their brand or store. For one Arizona jeweler, a loyalty program offered via a store credit card does just that.

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Omaha honors Jacques for business leadership

Borsheims President and CEO Susan Jacques was inducted into the Omaha Business Hall of Fame last week, one of five honored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce.

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Tacori launches Facebook-geared getaway

Jewelry brand Tacori is offering a getaway through its Facebook page that will afford one winner a four-night trip for two at a private resort in Florida.

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About Retail: Demystifying a good sale

A visit from a mystery shopper gives retailers keen insight into the approach and skill level of their sales associates, as well as an outside perspective on the overall appearance of their store.

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Aaron Faber Gallery to host five designers

The Aaron Faber Gallery here will showcase the works of five international jewelry designers for its month-long exhibition, “Dramatic Jewelry: The Five Masters.”

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Mother’s Day deal pairs pendant with pashmina

Steven Singer Jewelers, known for its attention-grabbing marketing strategies, is offering customers a free scarf when they purchase a Super Silver argentium Mother & Child pendant.

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Jewelry appraisal network opens San Antonio lab

Jeweler and gemologist Stephanie Rosenlund will serve as president of the recently opened Jewelry Judge San Antonio location, the organization announced.

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Birks to display 16-carat fancy intense yellow

Canadian jeweler Birks & Mayors Inc. will be showcasing a unique and rare yellow diamond at its Edmonton Birks store beginning this week.

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Retailer’s jewelry tips featured in Real Simple

Designer and jewelry store owner Susan Eisen was featured as an expert in caring for jewelry in a recent Real Simple article, “Care Guide for Gold Jewelry.”

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She lives in this

Cathy Calhoun lives in a bank, literally. This weekend, the public will get a peek into this Pennsylvania jeweler’s private life when her home is featured on HGTV.

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Buffett back at Borsheims for a day on the floor

Business magnate and billionaire investor Warren Buffett will step outside his role of Berkshire Hathaway chairman to don the salesperson hat at Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts here on May 5.

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Jeweler to showcase million-dollar heels

Jewelry store Leon’s of Beverly Hills is offering its customers a chance to walk on the wild side or the wildly expensive side with a pair of $1 million diamond-covered pumps.

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About Retail: A boutique approach

The owners of Harry Ritchie’s Jewelers are testing the retail waters with the opening of the H Boutique, which offers merchandise in a wide range of price points along with a unique slate of services.

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'Vendors’ Choice' award goes to Borsheims

Vendors and retailers at the recent Centurion Jewelry Show honored Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts with the inaugural Retailer of the Year Award in the over $5 million category.

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Tacori contest rewards chance encounters

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Tacori has launched a contest on its website calling for the best stories from couples who met by happenstance. The winner will receive up to $5,000 worth of Tacori jewelry of their choosing.

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About Retail: A lesson in inventory management

At Day’s Jewelers, 2012 topped 2011 in terms of sales, particularly for platinum as the retailer changed its approach to merchandising with the metal.

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Gabriel & Co. calling for customers’ love stories

Manufacturer Gabriel & Co. has launched “Your Love Story,” a Facebook contest that will afford three winners gift certificates toward the purchase of the brand’s jewelry at the participating retailer nearest to them.

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Super promotion scoring big for Md. retailer

Saxon’s Diamond Centers and Fruchtman Marketing put together a promotion offering customers a full refund if the Baltimore Ravens shut out the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

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Jeweler, event co. join for Valentine’s promotion

Northeastern Fine Jewelry and Mazzone Hospitality are teaming up again to offer a Valentine’s Day package to consumers who chose to buy jewelry for the holiday.

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Midas Chain celebrates 30 years

Manufacturer Midas Chain will mark three decades in business on Feb. 1, and the company attributes its longevity to “being responsive in a constantly changing landscape in the industry.”

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Bridal design house cycling for a cause

Employees of Jeff Cooper Designs, a New York-based bridal company, will be participating in the upcoming Cycle for Survival, a nationwide indoor team cycling event benefitting the Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center.

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N.C. retailer receives international award

Hadley Perry Pacheco, vice president and general counsel at Perry’s Fine, Antique and Estate Jewelry in Charlotte, N.C., has been recognized with the Gold Stevie Award for Women in Business.

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Gemvara names celebrity stylist as ambassador

Celebrity stylist Annabel Tollman is the new brand ambassador and media spokesperson for e-retailer Gemvara, acting as a guide to the consumer via the brand’s e-commerce site as well as through social media.

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