December 16, 2022

By Jewelers Mutual® Group The holidays pose a heightened threat of distraction theft for jewelry stores, as increased foot traffic and staffing shortages can create more opportunities for thieves to strike. We’ve put together a few steps you can take to spot and stop distraction theft this holiday season. What Is Distraction Theft? A group of criminals will work together to overwhelm sales associates to the point where one of the criminals in the group is not attended to and gains access to merchandise. These groups may enter the store together and disperse or they may enter separately. Although they

By The Jewelers Board of Trade “Feeling positive, but planning for good and preparing for any bad.” – Bill Skidmore, Skidmore Treasures LLC d/b/a Amore Jewelers Each year, The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) distributes a Business Conditions survey to retail and supplier members. The latest survey for Q4 2022 focused on four key areas: Q4 sales, new hires, inflation and its impact, and current supply chain issues. Here is a breakdown of what over 220 retailers and suppliers had to say. For a more comprehensive overview, check out our November 17, 2022, webinar, Is the Party Over? How to

In 1986, Windsor Jewelers, Inc. was founded by Paul Lubetsky in New York City’s Diamond District. Windsor initially focused on estate jewelry buying in their New York office and organizing estate buying events at retail stores across the United States and internationally. During the late 1990s, Windsor expanded into large-volume acquisitions of “Brand New Old Stock” from top manufacturers and brands. They acquired important collections from renowned brands such as Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, and Henry Dunay; invested in red-carpet favorite Marina B, and were the custodian of significant historical pieces, such as the Arcot II from