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Retail’s Busiest Holiday Shopping Days, 2024 - instoremag.com
Sep 20, 2024 · In many ways, it’s a case of “round up the usual suspects”: The busiest shopping days of the 2024 holiday season in the United States are expected to be Black Friday (Nov. 29), Super Saturday (Dec. 21) and the Monday before Christmas (Dec. 23).
Ultimate Calendar 2025
Jewelry retailers, make 2025 your best year yet with INSTORE’s “Ultimate Calendar”. This free, downloadable resource provides daily events, manager’s to-dos and inspirational advice to make your business run better every day of the year. Print out our colorful PDFs and put them on your office bulletin board to keep your team active and motivated […]
Von Maur Plans Two New Stores - instoremag.com
Sep 25, 2024 · Von Maur Department Store (Davenport, Iowa) plans to open two mall-based stores in the coming months. The retailer, which currently operates 37 locales in 15 states, said its newest ones will be in South Hills Village in suburban Pittsburgh (opening fall 2024) and at West Acres Mall in Fargo, N.D. (spring 2025). In addition, Von […]
US Jewelry Store Closings Fall 7% - instoremag.com
Oct 22, 2024 · U.S. jewelry store closings fell by 7% in the third quarter of 2024. At the same time, the pace of new store openings increased. The Jewelers’ Board of Trade reported that 130 jewelry retailers closed their doors in the quarter.
2024 INSTORE Big Survey: GMROI Is Key Area that Separates …
Oct 22, 2024 · One of the least surprising results from the 2024 Big Survey was that that better performing jewelry stores get a better return from their investments in inventory, with 51% of the “Thrivers” achieving a GMROI above $1.00 compared to just 29% for the “Strugglers”.
Kendra Scott Receives Investment From Private Equity Firm
Sep 24, 2024 · AUSTIN — 65 Equity Partners announced the completion of a significant minority investment in Kendra Scott Design Inc. Founder Kendra Scott will continue to hold the majority stake in the company, and under the terms of this transaction will acquire a larger equity position than her current holding.
The Big Survey 2024 - instoremag.com
ABOUT THE SURVEY. The 2024 Big survey was conducted between August and September via an online service, SurveyMonkey. With more than 770 readers responding, it represents one of the biggest analyses of the lives and business habits of American jewelers.
How to Plant the Seeds of New Leadership in Your Store
3 days ago · T HREE YOUNG, BRILLIANT salespeople sat across from us at a dinner held by a mutual vendor. They had us in stitches for hours, and by the time we left, we were fast friends. They were all fairly new to the jewelry industry, and their spirit and passion for the field inspired me to write this column.
Shipboard Bvlgari Boutique Opens - instoremag.com
Oct 23, 2024 · Italian luxury brand Bvlgari (Rome) has launched a boutique aboard the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest vessel, Ilma.Teaming with Starboard Luxury, the three partners say in a news release that the alliance “will extend far beyond retail offerings, with the essence of Bvlgari seamlessly woven into every aspect of Ilma‘s guest vacation journey, from in-suite amenities and culinary ...