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William Jones, Abe Sherman to Speak at Centurion Sea Island July 29, 2024 (0 comments)
Sea Island, GA--The CENTURION SEA ISLAND Jewelry Show has announced speakers for its three morning sessions: William Jones of Sissy's Log Cabin and Jewelry Sales Academy, and Abe Sherman of Buyers Intelligence Group (BIG). The show takes place Sunday-Tuesday, August 18-20, 2024 at The 5-Star, Private Cloister at the Sea Island Resort, Sea Island, GA. The sessions will be at 9:00 AM in the hotel's Clubroom, immediately following the buyer attendee breakfast:
SUNDAY: 8/18/24, William Jones (above) HAS THE CUSTOMER CHANGED OR HAVE WE?--In the talk, “Has The Customer Changed or Have We?” the focus is on the evolving dynamics in thejewelry industry, driven by advancements in technology. It delves into the impact of these changes, not only on how customers purchase jewelry but also on how industry professionals sell it. The discussion offers valuable insights into adapting to these shifts, emphasizing the importance of providing a consistent brand experience. Furthermore, it highlights the significance of recognizing and leveraging the unique strengths of brick and mortar retailers in this digital age. By understanding these transformations, businesses can successfully navigate the changing landscape and thrive in the jewelry industry.
MONDAY: 8/20/24, Abe Sherman (above)--TURNOVER MYTH--What is turnover all about? You’ll learn in this dynamic, info-packed session. Abe Sherman will walk you through the four steps of merchandising to demonstrate budgeting, inventory planning, buying, inventory management, and solutions for aged inventory.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- What turnover is really all about
- The Four Steps of Merchandising
- Solutions for Aged Inventory
TUESDAY: 8/20/24, BUSINESS IS GOOD, NOW WHAT?--After several years of record sales, how do you plan going forward? Are you planning for continued in-creases or a decline? How will this impact your budgets and merchandise planning, adding new lines and inventory management? These are the questions we will be answering in this session.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Nowcasting instead of Forecasting
- The two budgets – Financial and Inventory
Buyer Attendee Slots Limited
Exhibit space is sold out and space for buyers to attend this invitation-only show is extremely limited. To inquire about attending as a buyer email Centurion's Joe Green, joe.green.h2events@gmail.com or Jack Grafing, jack.h2events@gmail.com today or visit https://centurionjewelry.com/seaisland/ for full show information and a registration form.