by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Happy 2020! With a new year comes new business goals or, perhaps, the resolve to make last year’s goals this year’s reality. Finally. You’re ready. Right? The problem with most resolutions is the fact that in order for them to become a happy reality, a new habit must be formed, and...
by Angie Ash, EVP The pre-owned market is hot if you weren’t aware of this already. It’s evidenced by the droves of people shopping on online clothing sites such as ThredUp and Poshmark. But more importantly, it’s equally hot when it comes to high-end, designer clothing brands on sites such as The Real Real, Material World, and...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President You live in a nice home, most likely with generous square footage in an upscale neighborhood. It’s probably filled with nice things. Open your closet. Your suits and ties were not likely purchased at a discount and if they were, you’re not telling. Your handbag is buttery leather, complete with...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Ironically, WE almost missed The Atlanta Jewelry Show, thanks to a continually delayed and then canceled flight. Thanks, Delta! Thankfully, we were able to reschedule our Friday sessions and present them on Saturday. If you weren’t at the show, no worries. All of our presentations are available here for you to read...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President On a quest to find out what holds millennials back from buying fine jewelry, I got some answers that may lend you a little insight. Recently, I went around our office and talked to the ladies of our mainly millennial staff, asking them questions about jewelry, what they like, and what they...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Open up a magazine, watch a few television commercials or banner ads, or read a few articles like this one or this one and you’ll quickly learn that showing diversity in advertising is at the forefront of everything we’re consuming these days. As someone who has friends gay and straight, black,...
by Angie Ash, EVP As a retailer, you may think you know your customers pretty well, not to mention your ideal customer. However, recent research has found that 61% of people feel the brands that should know them fall short. The good news is that because of all the data and tools available now, it’s easier to...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President As a fine jewelry retailer, you may have invested some significant dollars in high-performing brands. Those brands may have also demanded some high-dollar buy-ins, so it’s important to utilize the benefits these brands offer. Co-op can be a conundrum, though, and if you’re anything like me, you prefer the wine blend...
by Angie Ash, Executive Vice President I received my very first piece of jewelry when I was five years old, on my birthday. It was a necklace featuring three small plastic jellybeans in red, orange and yellow on a “gold” chain. In a photo taken that day at dinner, I’m wearing my Winnie the Pooh dress (favorite...
By Angie Ash, Executive Vice President Warmer weather means lightened up recipes. When you’re looking for a light and refreshing salad that whips up easily, try this one! Ingredients: 1/3 cup feta cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon dill 1 garlic clove salt and pepper 1 can chickpeas, drained 2 stalks celery, chopped 1/3 cup frozen peas 1/3 cup toasted sliced...