Old Habits Die Hard
I’m sorry to say that too many of us have fallen back into our old habits of buying too much inventory.
Lessons From a Failed Retailer
There were quite a few conversations that inspired me to write this article, all of which occurred during back-to-back tradeshows.
Introducing the Jewelry Sales Academy™
We are very excited to introduce you to the Jewelry Sales Academy – a remarkable sales training and goal tracking system for any retail operation.
Prepared Not Scared
“If you’re not worried, you need to worry. And if you’re worried, you don’t need to worry”
Legislation or Guidelines? The Marking of Diamonds
I received quite a few comments about this subject. I wanted to address one topic that was mentioned several times as well as a follow-up regarding expectations.
A Marking Act – For Diamonds
The time has come to update the Marking Act again, but this time, adding diamonds to the act.
You Reap What You Grow
It is stunning, albeit not at all surprising, to have witnessed the extraordinary rise and collapse of manufactured diamond prices in what should be measured in months, not years.
Chicken or Egg?
If you are following us on LinkedIn or Facebook, you may have noticed the steady stream of new BIG Network™ vendor announcements over the past couple of years. As of today, we have about 90 brands in the network with more on the way!
Tucker is an Optimist
Hours can go by without any sign of Tucker – I never know where he is in the house, until I open up the refrigerator or a package of food.
Nowcasting
Ah, the elusive forecasting model – let’s predict future revenue based on prior results and current trends.