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Fairfax, VA--Edge Retail Academy, jewelry business coaching firm, is proud to announce that Huan Tain of Quest Fine Jewelers has been awarded the prestigious annual William (Wag) Wagner Business Excellence Award for 2024.

Established in 1999 in Fairfax, Virginia, Quest Fine Jewelers is the area’s destination for quality, one-of-a-kind custom design pieces and excellent customer service.

"Working with Scot and the entire Edge Retail Academy team has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for my company,” said Huan Tain. “Their experience, insight, and dedication to my success have been invaluable, and I’m incredibly grateful for their support. I feel I’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible, and I’m excited for all that lies ahead. For anyone considering a partnership with Edge Retail Academy, I can confidently say it will be one of the best decisions for your business.”

With help from Edge Retail Academy, Quest Fine Jewelers grew 25% in gross sales in 2024, and 31% in gross profit dollars. They reduced their overall inventory by an incredible $400,000 and decreased their aged inventory by $261,000.

[Edge Retail Academy presents Huan Tain with the award and a check for $1000.]

This marks the seventh year that Edge Retail Academy has presented the William (Wag) Wagner Business Excellence Award, an annual recognition of the one retail jeweler that has achieved the most exceptional business growth in the past 12 months.

“The Wag Award both acknowledges business excellence from independent retailers and honors the memory of long-serving Edge Retail Academy Business Coach William (Wag) Wagner, whose legacy of service, loyalty, and advice continues to shine, long after his passing,” said David Brown, Edge Retail Academy President.

Wag passed away in September 2018.