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What About Love?

by Angie Ash, EVP We’re at the tail end of October. Kids are hyped up for Halloween and ready to overdose on candy. Unfortunately, you can’t live in the moment like little ones because you’ve bypassed Halloween weeks ago. You’ve been drinking pumpkin spice lattes since August, even though you were likely more in the mood back...

Yule Love These Holiday Tips

by Angie Ash, EVP Pardon the headline, but seemingly, in the blink of an eye, here we are with 4th quarter in our periphery. It honestly feels like a switch has been flicked sometimes. The kids go back to school and the temperatures drop by twenty degrees, signaling a hard stop to summer. Some, like me, want...

Chilled Squash Soup

by Angie Ash, EVP This chilled soup makes great use of seasonal squash, and it’s tasty, flavorful, and refreshing with the addition of a little lemon zest and dill. PREP TIME: 20 minutes COOK TIME: 1 hour TOTAL TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes 2 leeks, white and light green parts near the bulb only2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 pounds...

When a Branding Overhaul Just May Make Sense

by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Most big companies have embraced tweaking their brand over the years, some to good effect and others not so much. These smaller tweaks are typically noticeable but not jarring. For example, the modernization of McDonald’s storefronts has evolved slowly over the years, and Taco Bell quietly made the move from a...

How to Re-Energize Your Employees

by Angie Ash, EVP Let’s face it, time flies. 10 years ago, retail jewelers didn’t have the technology that’s at their fingertips now. There was no Clientbook or Podium in the market yet. Websites weren’t as user-friendly as they are today, and photography options were limited to certain lightboxes; never mind how long it took to clean...

From JCK to INSTORE

by Angie Ash, EVP The INSTORE show, which took place in Chicago for several years, was a smaller show that many retailers looked forward to. With top-notch education opportunities and a full spectrum of exhibitors, if you decided to forgo JCK this year, attending INSTORE August 13 - 15 is another opportunity to re-energize and network! Check out...

The Ride Less Taken

by Angie Ash, EVP Lately, it feels like we live in a world of increasingly opposing views. Politically, this is quite obvious. But this polarization is frankly everywhere, and it can be exhausting. Take work as just one example. On the one hand, we’re told to work harder. Get your hustle on! On the other hand, we’re told...

White Wine Margaritas

by Angie Ash, EVP Having a tough time deciding between white wine and a margarita? Now, you don’t have to choose. 750 ml Pinot Grigio (1 bottle)1 can limeade concentrate (with two cans of water)2 cups orange juice1/2 cup tequila (mid shelf or higher)sea saltfresh limes Pour the entire bottle of pinot grigio into your favorite pitcher.Add 1...

Do You Send Your Customers Emails? Try a Survey!

by Angie Ash, EVP There are so many reasons why retail jewelers send their customers professional-looking and engaging emails. For one, technology has made it easy to create engaging and beautiful correspondence. With just a few clicks, you can send your customers information about an event, include links to landing pages, and even ask for an RSVP....

30-Minute Pasta Carbonara

By Angie Ash, EVP The answer to an “I have no energy to cook” night, this homemade dish comes together in just half an hour and is so delicious! Find the recipe on one of my favorite food blogs, Ambitious Kitchen, here! 2 large eggs1/2 cup grated pecorino romano or grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder8 ounces bacon...