RETAIL FEELS LIKE A whirlwind? Jimmy DeGroot and Kyle Bullock break down how to cut through the noise, stop doing the 80% that drains you, and double down on the 20% that actually grows your business.

IN THIS EPISODE of Slow Growth Business, Jimmy DeGroot and Kyle Bullock teach independent jewelers how to turn repair, watch battery, and gold-buying traffic into profitable jewelry sales — or how to ...

A groundbreaking scale that redefines gemstone durability by combining hardness, fracture toughness, and inclusions into a comprehensive framework for the gem and jewelry trade.

The shutdown of the federal government that started at midnight on Oct. 1 is bad news for the economy and should be resolved as quickly as possible, the National Retail Federation said in an open ...

Armentor Jewelers Three Generations Strong: How Wilkerson Helped Armentor Jewelers Navigate a Successful Transition Sale When Mike Armentor decided it was time to transition from his family’s jewelry ...

This episode shows jewelry store owners and leaders how to find relief by simplifying priorities, protecting team culture, and eliminating time-draining products or services that cost more than they ...

It’s a broken record! Lab diamond centers in engagement rings. We steer them away from lab melee in the engagement ring since we feel that the lab-grown diamonds will fade into a background niche.

I CONSTANTLY MARVEL AT those of you who work with your family. Many of you work at multi-generational stores coexisting in harmony, day after day, with the people who are closest to you away from work ...

(PRESS RELEASE) In an era where individuality reigns, today’s woman is no longer satisfied with the ordinary — she craves unexpected shapes, striking colors, and distinct silhouettes that speak to who ...

Beyond her professional achievements, Nina will be remembered for her vibrant personality and generous spirit.

Kit was known for his charm, charisma, and trailblazing spirit, which helped bring silver jewellery and retail customer service to a new level in the 1980s.

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, IT — With fewer than five weeks to go to the opening of the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris, France, on October 27, 2025, the sixth of the pre-congress Special Reports has been ...