(press release) NEW YORK – The Plumb Club for Education’s monthly podcast posts for April have been added to your learning library. In April's podcast, he focuses on two key areas for retailers: having a sound strategy for dealing with inflation, and understanding the benefits of unfamiliar product categories. Podcasts from industry experts provide education, ideas, and tips for your business. This month's additions include:
How to make sure you sell: Is gold-filled jewelry right for you: There are many misconceptions about gold-filled jewelry. However, gold-filled products can provide stores with low-priced edgy items that can help secure sales potential if the staff is confident in their knowledge. In this podcast, Kye Ehrlich of Marathon Company provides tools to explain how his gold-filled jewelry is made, the benefits of retailers who carry this category, and how to care for your jewelry. The Marathon Company is a privately held, third-generation family-owned business founded in 1897. The company serves independent jewelry stores and major jewelry store chains. Marathon is a leading manufacturer of children's jewelry in the United States, and also produces sterling silver baby gifts, fine women's lockets, bracelets, and religious jewelry.
Inflation Survival Guide – Strategies to Adapt and Thrive: Inflation, regardless of its cause, affects every aspect of an industry. It's important to have enough understanding and strategy to make the necessary adjustments to your business. Rosy Blue Sales Director Michael West helps listeners understand the forces and dynamics of inflation and rising interest rates, and provides helpful strategies to adapt and grow in a competitive market. With a long and distinguished history of excellence in the diamond industry, Rosie Blue is one of the world's leading diamantaires, present in ten countries around the world. Rosy Blue is an RJC certified member and monitors every diamond that goes through the manufacturing and finishing process, ensuring the integrity of every stone to our customers.
The Plumb Club Podcast is added monthly and provides strategies, knowledge, and actionable steps from industry leaders to help retailers across a variety of business areas. The latest podcasts and previous podcasts are available in the “Listen” area of the Jewelers Resource Center or under “Resources” on The Plumb Club website.
About Plum Club
Plumb Club is proud of more than 40 years of education and innovation within the jewelry category, as well as building productive connections between jewelry retailers and our world-class manufacturing members. Founded in 1983 as a social club by a small group of prominent manufacturers, Plumb Club has grown to become one of the jewelry industry's leading supplier organizations. Today, The Plumb Club is a unique coalition of leading, responsible and important suppliers across all aspects of the jewellery, diamond and watch industry. The organization's purpose is to connect members and their customers to help shape the future of the jewelry industry. Plum Club members represent a significant portion of the country's fine jewelry market.
